The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the leading authority on strength training and conditioning. For more than 26 years, the NSCA has bridged science and application to improve athletic performance and fitness by providing reliable, research-based, strength and conditioning information to its members and the general public. With nearly 30,000 members worldwide, the NSCA is the largest health and fitness association in the world.

The NSCA brings together a unique and diverse group of professionals from the sport science, athletic, and fitness industries. Its membership is comprised of strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, researchers, educators, sport coaches, physical therapists, business owners, exercise instructors, fitness directors, and students training to enter the field.

The NSCA provides its members with a wide variety of resources and opportunities designed to enhance their education and careers, including: exceptional professional journals; cutting-edge conferences and clinics; scholarship and grant opportunities; educational texts and videos; and career services.

The 'Strength and Conditioning Journal' publishes practical information regarding program design, sport-specific training, nutrition, injury prevention, and issues facing the strength and conditioning professional. 'The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research' prints original peer-reviewed articles that explore issues such as the effects of training programs on physical performance, and the underlying biological basis for exercise performance.

In addition, the NSCA Certification Commission offers two of the finest nationally accredited certification programs, the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (R), (CSCS) (R) and the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (R) (NSCA-CPT)(R). These credentials have become the measure of excellence in the strength and conditioning profession.

Throughout its 26-year history, the NSCA has sought to educate its members and increase respect for the strength and conditioning profession; and continues to do so.