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Sport-Specific Training – A Guide to Exercise Selection
December 22, 2023by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This article seeks to help simplify the exercise selection process by providing clarity on how different exercises can aid in enhancing performance and potentially reduce injury risk.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Choosing Exercises—“The Crunch”
April 8, 2018by Brad J. Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA and Stuart McGill, PhD
Should personal trainers include the crunch exercise in an exercise program? The answer should always be, “it depends;” however, arriving at the best answer requires a process.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
"Get Up and Go" Drill for Rugby Players
May 22, 2018by Developing Speed
The aim of the get up and go drill for rugby players is to develop the ability to accelerate from a low body position, which is especially important when accelerating into a potential contact situation.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Fri1200McMahon
May 17, 2018by Eric McMahon, MEd, CSCS, RSCC*D
Velocity Based Training in Professional Baseball
Coaches
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
Strength and Conditioning for Table Tennis Athletes
April 9, 2018by Wan Yin Danny Lum, CSCS
This article provides a brief overview of the physical demands of table tennis, plus recommendations of specific strength and conditioning exercises to improve table tennis performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Training Clients during Pregnancy—Modifications and Considerations
May 13, 2019by Stephanie Paplinskie, MA
Personal trainers should be aware of the physiological changes during pregnancy for each trimester in order to provide appropriate exercise modifications and alternatives for their prenatal clients, to positively influence overall health.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Mobility and Motor Control
July 26, 2018by Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
In this hands-on lecture from the NSCA's 2014 Movement Performance Clinic, Jay Dawes demonstrates stretches and mobility work that are designed to emphasize good postural control and good postural stability.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
5 Reaction Drills to Build Quickness
May 22, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
This book excerpt provides examples of quickness drills that may improve the ability to identify a specific stimulus and to respond quickly and appropriately.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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