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Powerlifting Training for Sports
May 7, 2018by Matt R. Wenning, MS
"Absolute strength affects speed and athleticism," according to world record powerlifter Matt Wenning. "You get strong to get faster." In this lecture from the NSCA's 2015 Coaches Conference, Matt discusses using powerlifting as a training method with athletes. Matt debunks myths and explains how training athletes to get stronger and more powerful benefits everyone, no matter the sport.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Selection and Design of Sport-Specific Resistance Exercises
April 20, 2018by Joel M. Bergeron, MS, CSCS,*D
Specificity of training involves an analysis of physiological, anatomical, and psychological needs for an activity. This article explains how to create a well-designed program that takes exercise specificity into account.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Maximal Sprint Performance in Male Youth: Predicting Factors, Training Stimuli, and Performance Outcomes
May 24, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
Learn about the anthropometric, kinematic, kinetic, and asymmetric variables that contribute to sprint performance, as well as how a coach can design effective speed development programs for male youth athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science
Client-Centered Training—the Key to Delivering More Value and Better Results
April 10, 2018by Joe Drake, NSCA-CPT,*D
Framing of the personal trainer-client relationship sets the stage for future success, and it all starts with the personal trainer’s approach. Learn how to give clients the right information at the right time, and in a way that will resonate with them.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
The Millennial Effect and the Rise of the Fitness Studio Industry
April 10, 2018by Josh Leve
How are fitness studios with 8,000 – 9,000 sq ft able to survive? One way is to carve out a niche in this competitive and crowded industry.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
How to Develop Power—A Look into the Preparation of a 2015 NBA 2nd Round Draft Pick
June 11, 2018by Erik Kaloyanides, CSCS
This article describes a five-week training program that was used to prepare an athlete for the NBA Combine.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Exercise Technique: Bent-Over Row—Single-Arm
May 14, 2018by NSCA
Learn how to perform a single-arm bent-over row. This video demonstrates proper technique for performing a single-arm bent-over row.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique
General Physical Preparation Requirements for Swimmers
August 27, 2018by Keenan Robinson
Learn training principles for general physical preparation of swimmers, and understand how to utilize weekly planning to best aid in the expression of physical performance. Keenan Robinson also discusses how to differentiate between readiness strategies to best apply stress in this session from the NSCA’s 2017 National Conference.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Generate Additional Personal Income with Small, Private, Team Training
February 25, 2019by Bill Parisi CSCS
In this 2018 National Conference Video Bill Parisi describes the opportunity in youth sport development, as well as how to expand your personal business and revenue in a fast growing market.
Personal trainers Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Selecting a Specialty—What Will You be Known for?
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
This article examines potential reasons why the “specialist” personal trainer may be able to thrive over the “one-stop shop” personal trainer.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
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