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Windows of Opportunity
March 12, 2019by Developing Agility and Quickness, Second Edition: pp. 68 – 70
This book excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness describes the windows of opportunity in youth athletes to time progressions in speed and agility training with their biological and chronological development.
Coaches Program design
Tests of Core Muscle Power
May 21, 2018by Developing the Core
This article describes two different methods for testing core muscle power. Both of the described methods utilize medicine ball throws.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation
Circuit Strength Training with Ability-Based Modifications for Law Enforcement Recruits
March 4, 2019by Robert G. Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
Circuit training is quick and effective way to induce training adaptations that are similar to the demands that tactical officers face in their career. This is a basic layout of a circuit training program that can be implemented to recruits during training to prepare them for the physical demands they will face.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
The Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance
June 11, 2018 - January 8, 2020by Reiley Bergin, CSCS and Courteney Benjamin, CSCS
The effects of alcohol on athletic performance vary depending on quantity, demographics, and type of exercise, making it difficult to determine specific recommendations. From an athletic performance standpoint, the acute use of alcohol can influence motor skills, hydration status, aerobic performance, as well as aspects of the recovery process.
Coaches Nutrition Program design
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
Incorporating Variety with Bulgarian Bags
April 4, 2018by Julie Boggess and Brian Jones PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article presents ways to add variety to workouts using Bulgarian Bags as an alternative to kettlebells. It also provides an effective sample Bulgarian Bag program.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Static Stretching and Performance
September 24, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
Some research has found that static stretching can have detrimental effects on subsequent performance. This is not to say that static stretching should be eliminated from an athlete’s program, but it should be sensibly incorporated into the daily training regimen since chronic stretching can enhance the range of motion around a joint and potentially improve strength and power performance.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science 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
7 Line Drills to Improve Agility
May 23, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
Line drills can be an excellent way for athletes to improve their footwork, speed, and coordination. This article contains examples of several easy-to-implement line drills.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Determinants of Running Speed
May 21, 2018by Developing Speed
Two factors that determine running speed are stride cadence and stride length. Because athletes propel themselves forward only when their foot is in contact with the ground, the stance phase of the running stride should be the focus of speed enhancement programs.
Coaches Exercise Science
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