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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ) publishes basic educational information for Associate and Professional Members of the NSCA specifically focusing on personal trainers and training enthusiasts. As a quarterly publication, this journal’s mission is to publish peer-reviewed articles that provide basic, practical information that is research-based and applicable to personal trainers. Copyright 2014 by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: The statements and comments in PTQ are those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The appearance of advertising in this journal does not constitute an endorsement for the quality or value of the product or service advertised, or of the claims made for it by its manufacturer or provider. PERSONAL TRAINING QUARTERLY PTQ VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 EDITORIAL OFFICE EDITORIAL REVIEW PANEL EDITOR: Bret Contreras, MA, CSCS Scott Cheatham, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR: Keith Cinea, MA, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D MANAGING EDITOR: Matthew Sandstead, NSCA-CPT PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR: Cody Urban Mike Rickett, MS, CSCS Andy Khamoui, MS, CSCS Josh West, MA, CSCS Scott Austin, MS, CSCS Nate Mosher, PT, DPT, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Laura Kobar, MS Leonardo Vando, MD Kelli Clark, DPT, MS Daniel Fosselman NSCA MISSION As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate researchbased knowledge and its practical application, to improve athletic performance and fitness. Liz Kampschroeder TALK TO US… Chris Kennedy, CSCS Ron Snarr, MED, CSCS Tony Poggiali, CSCS Kevin Serre, PHD, CSCS Share your questions and comments. We want to hear from you. Write to Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ) at NSCA Publications, 1885 Bob Johnson Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, or send an email to [email protected]. John Mullen, DPT, CSCS Teresa Merrick, PHD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Ramsey Nijem, MS, CSCS CONTACT Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ) 1885 Bob Johnson Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906 phone: 800-815-6826 email: matthew.sandstead@nsca. com Reproduction without permission is prohibited. PTQ 1.2 | NSCA.COM