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Implementing Fitness Testing for Law Enforcement—An Opinion Piece—Part 2
April 1, 2015
By implementing a fitness assessment, a law enforcement agency can assess its officers and gather important data. As long as there are support mechanisms in place to assist the “at risk” officers—such as access to physical training instructors, occupational health professionals, or dietitians—the organization can ensure that its officers move towards becoming a healthier and more resilient workforce.
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Building Strength in the Fire Academy—Sample Training Program from Personal Perspective
April 1, 2016
Through a well-designed resistance training program, firefighter recruits can gain the movement skills, confidence to exercise, and foundational strength/physiological adaptations that they need for a long and healthy career.
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Injury Risk Reduction Programs for Firefighters—A Case Example
July 1, 2015
The program described in this article is an example of how a department can attempt to address and potentially prevent musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters and similar tactical populations. This process includes the use of movement screens, active workshops, and various modes of feedback.
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Program Design for Soldiers
March 7, 2018
Unfortunately for many soldiers, running, pushups, and sit-ups address endurance, but do little to train mobility and strength. To meet the demands of their work and help avoid overuse injuries, a training program for soldiers should include mobility, strength, and endurance components.
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Physical Abilities Test Development—Using Physiological Data to Get a Clearer Picture
June 13, 2016
Given their ability to discern physiological and technical aspects of a job task, TSAC-Fs may be able to collect some vital information that will assist with the underlying evidence to build the foundation of a physical abilities test.
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Physical Assessment of an Air National Guard Pararescue Team and the Importance of a Specialized Training Program
December 22, 2015
The purpose of this article is to examine the effects and results of a training program designed specifically for United States Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen.
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Performance Nutrition Following an Injury—From Personal Experience
July 20, 2015
As activity levels decrease, and swelling and inflammation set in, maintaining a diet that promotes healing is essential to keeping weight under control and speeding up recovery.
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Tactical Programming Considerations—Preparing for the Army Physical Fitness Test
June 22, 2015
There are many factors to consider in the planning and implementation of any strength and conditioning program. With proper planning, tactical facilitators may be successful in preparing potential soldiers for the APFT.
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Prehabilitation for the Tactical Athlete
September 28, 2015
Learn about what prehabilitation truly is, where it originates from, and most importantly, what it can do for the tactical athlete.
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Hospitality in Fitness – Part I – Improving Client Satisfaction in Group Fitness Training
August 19, 2025
This Personal Training Quarterly article shares hospitalitydriven approaches to help personal trainers build connections with clients. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness, hospitality and health news.
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