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Pre-Workout Supplementation – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
October 11, 2021by Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F, Catherine Gallagher, Rachael Childers, Alyssa West, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, and Michelle Eisenman
Do you know what is in your client’s pre-workout drinks? This article discusses the most common individual ingredients typically found within pre-workouts and describes “the good, the bad, and the ugly” associated with its usage.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Meal Frequency and Weight Loss—Is There Such a Thing as Stoking the Metabolic Fire?
April 6, 2018by Dylan Klein
This article discusses the effects of an increase or decrease in meal frequency, specifically in regards to metabolic rate and body fat loss.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Pre-Workout Supplements – An Evidence - Based Guide
November 8, 2024by Adam Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS,*D, and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS
The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the research on multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements (MIPS) and help practitioners become educated consumers when evaluating the various formulas and products on the market for making recommendations to clients or athletes.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Fish Oil Supplementation and Age-Related Decrements in Muscle Mass and Function
April 10, 2018by Dylan Klein
Emerging evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may play a beneficial role in preservation of, and increases in, skeletal muscle mass. This is of particular relevance to the elderly who display age-related declines in muscle mass and function.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Movement Analysis and Biomechanics for Endurance Sports
May 23, 2018by Developing Endurance
Endurance sports are typically not thought of as highly technical endeavors, but proper movement during training and competition for endurance sports can affect both performance and health.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Adaptations of Cartilage to Anaerobic Training
December 20, 2019by NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition
This article summarizes the adaptations of cartilage via anaerobic training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science
Intensity or Resistance
September 17, 2018by Strength Training Second Edition
The loading intensity a person chooses depends on his or her goals and training status (i.e., whether the person is a trained athlete or a sedentary individual). Ultimately, the number of repetitions you can perform at a given intensity or load determines the effects of training on strength develop.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Teaching and Motivating Youth Athletes—A Personal Perspective
April 21, 2018by Ryan T. McClure, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Strength and conditioning coaches should strive to teach athletes in a way they can understand: by hearing, seeing, and practicing. This article describes some techniques that a coach can use to accomplish this.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Glute Ham Raise
January 18, 2020by Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training-3rd Edition
This excerpt from the book Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, 3rd Edition, discusses the proper technique for the glute ham raise exercise.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique
Unbalanced Load Training for Athletic Performance
April 20, 2018by Joseph Marsit, MS, CSCS and Richard Timothy Mulder, PT, CSCS
Integrating unbalanced load training into a strength or hypertrophy phase, or any workout program, can add a tremendous amount of demand on the lateral aspects of the core to help the athlete develop a strong core. Using unbalanced load training may help produce increases in athleticism, balance, and motor coordination without sacrificing strength or explosiveness.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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