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Practical Guidelines for Accurate Body Fat Measurements
November 14, 2022by Christian Rodriguez, CSCS and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS
This article seeks to explain monitoring body composition, including how to assess it properly for an accurate evaluation to minimize errors in body fat estimation and maximize physical training.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Applying Components of Achievement Goal Theory for Strength and Conditioning Coaches
June 11, 2018by Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D, CC-AASP,
A vast majority of athletes you coach will not become professional athletes, but the major components of Achievement Goal Theory (AGT) carryover outside of sport into any achievement-based setting. It can be argued that coaches helping athletes adopt a more productive set of achievement orientations is the single greatest contribution that coaches can make to the athletes’ lives.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
How Much Protein Do Resistance Training Athletes Need?
January 15, 2019by Michael T. Nelson, PhD, CSCS,*D
Consumption of dietary protein by athletes is a common intervention to maximize gains in muscle and strength, and to improve body composition. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current research on the optimal amount of dietary protein for resistance training athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
The Evolution of Red and Infrared Light Therapy in Modern Times
June 7, 2024by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Yuliana Sanchez-Trinidad, and Keyla Olmeda
The aim of this article is to share with strength and conditioning coaches how red light therapy has evolved from its early beginnings to contemporary times, as well as to address the many benefits for athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science
Sport Science Load Monitoring Practices, Application, and Practicality for First Responders - Part I
May 30, 2025by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F,*D, And Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-Cpt, TSAC-F, *D, FNSCA
This article discusses how first responder organizations can optimize their training programs through scientific techniques, including the measurement of training load.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Professional Development
Sled-Push Load-Velocity Profiling and Implications for Sprint Training Prescription in Young Athletes
May 8, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic highlights the use of an individualized load-velocity method to prescribe sled-push loads in young athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design
Sat0900Sandoval
October 2, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Bo Sandoval, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
ESD for the UFC Athlete
Coaches
Thurs1300DeWeese
May 17, 2018by Brad DeWeese, EdD, MHS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Bridge the Gap Practical: Programming Tactics for Speed/Power Athletes Training Toward the 2018 Games
Coaches
Thurs0800DeWeese
May 17, 2018by Brad DeWeese, EdD, MHS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Bridge the Gap Lecture: Programming Tactics for Speed/Power Athletes Training Toward the 2018 Games
Coaches
Thurs1300DeWeese
May 17, 2018by Brad DeWeese, EdD, MHS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Bridge the Gap Practical: Programming Tactics for Speed/Power Athletes Training Toward the 2018 Games
Coaches
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