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Fitness Characteristics of Elite and Subelite Male Ice Hockey Players – A Cross-Sectional Study
December 8, 2019by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This study investigated the differences in off-ice and on-ice fitness characteristics between elite and subelite male ice hockey players.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches 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
Nutrition Professionals
June 8, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning
All sports nutrition professionals should be able to answer basic nutrition questions. However, athletes with complex nutrition issues should be referred to the appropriate resource as explained in this book excerpt.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
One-Arm Dumbbell Snatch
June 8, 2018by Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, 3rd Edition With Online Video
This article describes proper technique for the one-arm dumbbell snatch, which is a total body power exercise.
Coaches Exercise Technique
Not Adding Up – Why Gravitational Running Techniques May Not Biomechanically Equal Speed
December 5, 2021by Robert Stanley, MS, CSCS
This article seeks to provide some insight to optimal biomechanics in running technique and why normal gravitational techniques may not suit tactical athletes while load-bearing.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique
7 Tips for Navigating Mental Health as a Strength and Conditioning Professional
May 6, 2025by NSCA
Learn 7 ways that strength & conditioning professionals can recognize mental health concerns, respond effectively, & provide support while staying within scope.
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Fitness Marketing Foundations—The Basics and How to Implement Them Effectively
August 26, 2019by David Crump, NSCA-CPT, RCPT*D
This article discusses the three primary channels of marketing, the regular actions that drive results in each, and the purpose of said actions, for personal trainers to help build a solid marketing foundation for their fitness business.
Personal trainers Professional Development
On the Limits of High-Performance Support
August 22, 2024by Adam Virgile, MS, CPSS, CSCS, RSCC
This infographic aims to challenge current approaches to supporting high-performance sports by introducing the concept of "parallel incrementalism".
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Methods for Screening and Preventing Common Injuries in Division I Basketball Players
June 11, 2018by Casey James Cathrall, MSEd, CSCS
By gathering information about potential risk factors associated with basketball injuries, strength and conditioning coaches can create individualized programs to help keep their basketball athletes healthy and performing at the best of their abilities.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Risk-Benefit Considerations for Deadlifting in Rehabilitating Low-Back Injuries
April 30, 2025by Alexander Weber, CSCS, and Michael Fanning, DC, DACBSP, CSCS
This article highlights the key benefits of deadlifts in exercise therapy, addressing the often-overlooked issue of low-back pain in strength and conditioning.
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