In addition to standard health, fitness, or sport assessment guidelines, several guidelines exist for the fire service. Since each agency is different in its preferences, capabilities, and philosophies, applying a standard recommendation may not be possible. This article introduces basic decision-making considerations for fire service assessment batteries.

This article is the fourth of a continuing series that examines pertinent and recent tactical strength and conditioning research reviews.

In this article, three outstanding fitness professionals share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of communication in the personal training field.

The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss the difficulties that can arise when performing physiological-based research with firefighters.

This article provides a background on the benefits of plant-based nutrition for athletic performance, recovery, and overall health.

This article is the first of a continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning. The focus of this article is on how to reduce non-contact ACL rupture injuries from turf and artificial fields.

Sam Melendrez, full-time strength and conditioning coach for Discovery Canyon Campus High School, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the value of strength and conditioning coaches at the high school level. Topics include advice for those who are interested in strength training youth and high school athletes, programming fundamentals, and the value of applying classroom management skills in the weight room. Find Sam on Twitter: @sammelendrez2 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

This article examines ways that personal trainers can take steps in order to effectively reduce the risk of clients suffering a training-related injury.

With the rapid development of technology, the daily demands for physical activity are significantly reduced. This article details four distinct phases for personal trainers to implement when working with clients coming from sedentary lifestyles.

This article builds upon a previous article on the potential benefits personal trainers can offer clients by combining both cognitive and physical training.