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Building Better Athletes Through Increased Self-Confidence
July 6, 2018by Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D
Planning and designing training programs for a new group of athletes (e.g., a new recruiting class or a new coaching job) can be problematic without a base level understanding of the athletes’ current skill levels. This article describes one system that can be used to determine an athlete's self-confidence on different exercises.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Carbohydrate Periodization—Part 1: Fueling Exercise
April 29, 2019by Mike Nelson, PHD, CSCS, CISSN
The purpose of this article is to give an overview and theoretical framework on the concept of periodized nutrition—with an emphasis on adequate carbohydrate intake to enhance performance.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Program design
Biofeedback for Strength and Conditioning Performance
April 19, 2018by Gabrielle Smith
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
Non-Specific Low-Back Pain and Corrective Exercise Solutions
June 27, 2021by Keith Chittenden, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
For those dealing with clients who have back pain, this article focuses on non-specific low-back pain and potential exercise solutions for it.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
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September 19, 2019by Charles Ashford, MS, CISSN, SENr, CSCS
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Personal trainers Coaches
Debunking Nutrition Myths
August 29, 2018by Marie A. Spano, MS, CSCS
Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, spoke at the NSCA's 2013 Personal Trainer Conference on the most popular nutrition myths and provides evidence debunking each one.
Personal trainers Nutrition
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
Three Keys to Becoming a Better Fitness Professional
January 3, 2020by Matthew Szelog, CSCS
This article discusses three key areas that fitness professionals should investigate while on their pursuit of a strong career in the fitness industry.
Personal trainers Professional Development
Effect of Velocity-Based Loading on Acceleration Kinetics and Kinematics during Sled Towing
February 18, 2019by Yann Le Meur
This info-graphic describes research on velocity decrements to increase propulsive and horizontal force applications to increase acceleration kinetics.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 15: Jay DeMayo
Jay DeMayo, strength and conditioning coach at the University of Richmond, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about training within a system but having flexibly, empowering athletes to make decisions in workouts, staying at one institution for 15+ years, books every coach should read, and knowing your role within the team setting.
Coaches Professional Development
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