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The Skillful Art of Effective Strength & Conditioning Leadership
August 15, 2018by Timothy A. Pelot, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Tim Pelot talks about the factors that define effective leadership. Join Pelot as he discusses how leadership is what truly drives the programs behind strength & conditioning.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration
Muscle Activation in Hip-Extensor Exercises
May 24, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
This study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research compared the muscle activation level of the gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and erector spinae in the hip thrust, barbell deadlift, and hex bar deadlift; each of which are compound resisted hip-extension exercises.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Core Programming: Trunk Movement Complexes
June 11, 2018by Developing the Core
The exerciser with 8 to 12 months of training experience can begin to include exercise complexes that combine trunk movement patterns with multijoint movements. Single-plane and multiplane movements can be performed using both open- and closed-chain exercises.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
How to Integrate the Use of Data into Your Overall Performance Strategy
December 14, 2020by Brian Buck, CSCS, RSCC and Bryce Patterson, CSCS
From the 2020 NSCA Coaches Conference, Brian Buck, Director of Sports, and Bryce Patterson, Director of Education at Sparta Science, discuss how to understand data, create a repeatable and scalable system to address goals, and create a feedback loop to assess the effectiveness of a program.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation
Bridge: Sleep and Recovery, with Jeff Nichols
May 4, 2018by Jeff Nichols, CSCS
Sleep and recovery can be key to athletic performance. Jeff Nichols from Virginia High Performance discusses strategies to encourage athletes to improve their sleep habits.
Coaches Exercise Science
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
Excessive Sitting – A Tactical Performance Problem
January 10, 2022by Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D, David Boland, and Michael Kamal, MEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
Tactical professionals are often met with jobs that require long periods of sedentary time. This article provides practical strategies for how to minimize the negative impact of chronic sitting for the tactical professional.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Gameday Training/Emergency Preparedness in the High School Setting
May 8, 2018by Ryan Johnson, MEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
Former volunteer firefighter and current high school strength and conditioning coach, Ryan Johnson, talks about establishing school/program emergency response protocols in this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Coaches Conference.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration Emergency Procedures
From Nothing to Nike — Climbing the Ladder in the Fitness Training Industry
May 17, 2018by Geralyn Coopersmith
From Nothing to Nike — Climbing the Ladder in the Fitness Training Industry
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
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