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Defining, Measuring, and Monitoring Resilience for the Tactical Professional: Part 3—Heart Rate Variability Application Guide for Tactical Professionals
November 14, 2022by Colin Tomes, CSCS, TSAC-F, Ben Schram, TSAC-F, and Robin Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D
The third and final article in this series will introduce the practical and technical elements of heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring in greater depth and detail.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Velocity-Based Training, From Theory to Application: The Basics
September 25, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic introduces velocity-based training (VBT), and is the first of a three part series explaining the theory behind and application of VBT.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Tactical Facilitators in Firefighting
May 17, 2018by John Hofman, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F
John Hofman speaks at the 2014 NSCA National Conference about being a tactical facilitator in firefighting.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Organization and Administration Professional Development
A Narrative Review of Limb Dominance: Task Specificity and the Importance of Fitness Testing
July 14, 2021by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic discusses unilateral limb dominance and how to evaluate it.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation
Creatine Supplementation – A Method to Support Brain Health and Cognitive Function in the Tactical Profession
January 20, 2023by Miguel Zeran, CSCS
This article discusses the possible benefits of creatine supplementation for tactical athletes and their cognitive function.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
Common Injuries in Ice Hockey – Strength and Conditioning Considerations
October 15, 2023by Tammy Kovaluk, MS, CSCS, FMS-2
This article will focus on three common areas of injuries that occur with ice hockey players and some recommended strategies for the strength and conditioning professional.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
Stability and Weightlifting—Mechanics of Stabilization—Part 1
April 20, 2018by Richard A. Ulm, DC, MS, CSCS,*D
This article covers the anatomy and mechanics of spinal stabilization and how to properly brace for both maximal and sub-maximal lifts. Because of the forces that are generated by, and transmitted through, the body during resistance training, having a sound understanding of stabilization is paramount for safe and effective training.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Selection and Design of Sport-Specific Resistance Exercises
April 20, 2018by Joel M. Bergeron, MS, CSCS,*D
Specificity of training involves an analysis of physiological, anatomical, and psychological needs for an activity. This article explains how to create a well-designed program that takes exercise specificity into account.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Change of Direction (COD) Training and Evaluation Using the COD Deficit to Assess COD Ability in Athletes
April 21, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic discusses how testing for the change of direction deficit may be a more specific measure of change of direction ability in athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Testing and Evaluation
What Strength and Conditioning Coaches Need to Know to Prevent Sudden Death in Sports
November 26, 2018by Courteney Benjamin, MS, CSCS
Courteney Benjamin discusses the importance and warning signs a strength and conditioning coach should know to help prevent sudden death in their athletes.
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