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Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet for Weight Management
October 22, 2018
The ketogenic diet, while controversial and a highly polarizing subject, has demonstrated promise as an alternative dietary strategy for weight management.
Personal trainers Nutrition Ketogenic diet Low Carbohydrate Weight Management Weight Loss
High Protein Intake: Body Composition, Microbiome, and Genetic Influences
February 4, 2020
In this nutrition discussion from CEO and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Jose Antonio, identifies what a “high” intake of protein is for athlete; the risks, if any, for high protein intakes; the effects of high protein intakes on body composition; and the genes that may influence body composition.
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GLP-1 Medications – What Personal Trainers Need to Know
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article explains why personal trainers should understand how GLP-1 medications work. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and fitness news.
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Simplifying the Rules to Programming for Special Populations
April 30, 2018
By reviewing this simplified process of obtaining a client’s health history and physician release, designing an exercise routine with modified exercises, and providing exercises for paid clients versus general members, NSCA-CPTs can be confident prescribing a routine for those who suffer from chronic or temporary health issues.
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The Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance
June 1, 2017
The effects of alcohol on athletic performance vary depending on quantity, demographics, and type of exercise, making it difficult to determine specific recommendations. From an athletic performance standpoint, the acute use of alcohol can influence motor skills, hydration status, aerobic performance, as well as aspects of the recovery process.
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Nutritional Interventions for Firefighters – What Diet is Best?
January 21, 2022
The purpose of this article is to shed light on the most current work that has been done in examining various dietary approaches to improving markers of cardiometabolic health and performance among high-stress occupations, such as firefighters, as well as the need for additional work in this area.
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Sports Nutrition Considerations for Firefighters
April 17, 2025
This article will highlight recent key dietary practices and provide practical applications for implementing these practices for firefighters.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Safety First Responder Fitness Health and Wellness Supplements Dietary Practices Nutrition Firefighters
How Much Protein – Updates from the Research
January 3, 2020
There can be no doubt that protein is important and this article reviews the current research to help further understand the recommendations for protein intake.
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