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Upper Body Power for Law Enforcement Officers

February 9, 2023by Marc Tangeman, CSCS, Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS, RSCC, and Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D

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This article discusses the benefits of an upper body power program for law enforcement officers and how to program this effectively.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

Intergenerational Training – One Way to Teach Kids to Love Fitness

February 26, 2026by Collin Fehr, EDD, LPC, CMPC, CSCS

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This NSCA Coach article explores how intergenerational training can boost youth fitness participation and foster a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. Visit NSCA online to read more on youth development.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Safety Professional Development

Practical Applications and Future Directions of Electromyography use in Tactical Populations

November 23, 2020by Katherine Balfany, CSCS and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F

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This article reviews electromyography (EMG) procedures as well as provides examples of how EMG data analysis has been used in tactical populations.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation

Progression for First Responders to Help Prevent Lifting Injuries

April 23, 2018by Bryan Fass, ATC, CSCS

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This article contains a sample progression to use with high call volume fire departments to help maintain mobility while building job-specific strength and avoiding a hyper-fatigued state.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Safety

Programming for Special Populations – A Practical Case Study

February 15, 2021by Sam Rothschild, CSCS

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This article reviews the recommended exercise prescription the author uses when training special populations.

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Biofeedback for Strength and Conditioning Performance

April 19, 2018by Gabrielle Smith

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Biofeedback is a tool that not everyone knows about, yet many coaches and athletes could benefit from using it. This article will describe the psychophysiological principle, introduce biofeedback, and provide descriptions of two biofeedback modalities that may be useful for strength and conditioning professionals to improve performance.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design

Excessive Sitting – A Tactical Performance Problem

January 10, 2022by Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D, David Boland, and Michael Kamal, MEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D

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Tactical professionals are often met with jobs that require long periods of sedentary time. This article provides practical strategies for how to minimize the negative impact of chronic sitting for the tactical professional.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design

Gravitational Running and the Tactical Athlete

February 4, 2020by Nicholas Barringer, PhD, RD, CSCS,*D, Erik Serrano, and Joseph Kardouni

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The purpose of this article is to review various gravitational running (GR) techniques from an evidence-based approach, then recommend whether to include GR techniques in the training of tactical athletes.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design

Effective Deceleration Technique for Court and Field Sports

May 22, 2018by Developing Speed

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Deceleration in court and field sports, such as football and soccer, is an important component of speed and agility. This book excerpt looks at how to train for effective deceleration.

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