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Rebranding Resistance Training for Older Adults Using Ratings of Perceived Exertion
September 9, 2019by Sterling Richards Sr, CSCS and Bridget Melton, CSCS, TSAC-F
This article discusses the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) scales and how to educate older clients to utilize them, as well as how to monitor and safely progress their training intensity.
Personal trainers Program design
Reframing Inflammation in the Tendon Repair Process
June 11, 2018by Brian T. Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA and Gabrielle Smith, MA
Contrary to popular belief, inflammation is the first stage in tissue repair, and it should be viewed and treated as such. This article will explain the physiological process of tendon tissue repair and compare the effects of various responses to tendonitis.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Safety
TSAC Report – April 2019 Research Column
October 31, 2019by Brian K. Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA and Dustin Dunnick
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Working with Elite Athletic Women’s Menstrual Cycle
July 28, 2023by Delaney Stone-Kerr, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to share the importance of the menstrual cycle’s effects on elite athlete performance, and how these effects should influence the training and recovery of high-performing athletic women.
Coaches Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
To Hack or Not to Hack
May 4, 2018by Gray Cook, MS, OCS, RKC, CSCS
Join Gray Cook in exploring traditional methods and physical development hacks that focus on the criteria that professionals should use to decide which is best in certain situations. This session from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference also covers specific tests and exercises for hacking power and strength.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation
Motor Control Training: It’s Not a Rep Counting Thing
July 22, 2019by Brian Nguyen, CSCS
In this hands-on session from the 2018 NSCA’s Personal Training Conference, Brian Nguyen explains motor control with an emphasis on conscious breathing. Nguyen also demonstrates exercises and cues to improve overall stability, mobility, strength, and kinesthetic awareness for clients.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique
Evolving the Culture of Military Strength and Conditioning
May 8, 2018by Nate Palin, CSCS
Learn about the unique culture that comprises tactical performance, to include the unit-specific subcultures within it, and how to adopt both intuitive and research-based methods to more strategically impact military personnel. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Nate Palin explains effective and ineffective approaches to influencing the physical training within a tactical setting.
TSAC Facilitators Organization and Administration
Foam Rolling for Performance and Recovery
April 6, 2018by Sean Kratchman
Self-myofascial release (SMR) through the use of foam rolling or other implements is a time and cost-efficient method of increasing performance and recovery.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique
Talent Management – Roles and Responsibilities and Structuring Platoon-Level Physical Training
March 25, 2022by Shane Michael Jenne, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article recommends how to split the responsibilities of planning and executing the platoon physical training formation from the company commander’s echelon to the individual soldier level.
TSAC Facilitators Professional Development
Client Assessments—Breathing
January 8, 2019by Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS
Assessing clients is a vital component of the personal training experience. This article gives an overview of breathing mechanics and how to apply proper breathing exercises into a client’s assessment and program.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Client Consultation|Assessment
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