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Normalizing Fitness Data
May 21, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
Field tests have become popular in applied exercise science and sport performance enhancement programs because of their simplicity and ability to generalize results. However, numerous confounding factors may influence the validity of test data from such evaluations.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation
Optimizing Athletic Performance—Are Carbohydrates Necessary?
April 6, 2018by Debra A. Wein, MS, RD, NSCA-CPT and Nicole Schultz
Before sports nutritionists and coaches begin prescribing unconventional eating recommendations to athletes, it is important to consider the scientific evidence supporting a low-carbohydrate diet for boosting athletic performance.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Aerobic Endurance Measures and Analyses
June 8, 2018by Developing Endurance
The VO2max test is the most effective measurement of the body’s ability to deliver and use oxygen for producing energy that can be used by the muscles. VO2max (i.e., maximum aerobic power) simply stands for the maximal volume of oxygen that can be used.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation in a Microdosed Training Program
February 9, 2023by Ian Bonder, CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA
This article seeks to provide insight on a training method based around prescribing small amounts of training to achieve a large amount of physical improvements.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation
Exercise Progressions for Resuming Strength Training Following Posterior-Chain Muscle Injury
June 11, 2025by Emidio E. Pistilli, PhD
NSCA Coach 11.4 shares how strength training of the posterior chain in athletes can reduce injury risk and aid rehabilitation. Visit us online to read more about exercise research.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Single-Leg and Double-Leg Training Implications for Basketball
April 20, 2018by Ramsey Nijem, MS, CSCS, RSCC
Both unilateral and bilateral training should be used to optimally develop basketball players. This article compares single-leg and double-leg training options and provides considerations and potential implications for training basketball athletes.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Preparatory Period
September 7, 2020by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition
This excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning outlines what training typically looks like in the preparatory period, or off-season.
Coaches Program design
Effective Deceleration Technique for Court and Field Sports
May 22, 2018by Developing Speed
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.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Anaerobic and Muscle Endurance Development
May 23, 2018by Developing Endurance
This article provides essential guidelines for athletes beginning a strength and conditioning program that ensures safety and productivity of the training sessions.
Coaches Exercise Technique
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