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Growth Hormone Responses to Stress
June 8, 2018by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning-4th Edition With Web Resource
Growth hormone release is affected by the type of resistance training protocol used, including the duration of rest periods. Short rest period types of workouts result in greater serum concentrations compared to long rest protocols of similar total work; however, at present it is not clear how the various molecular forms or types of growth hormones are affected by rest period duration.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
Strength Training
July 24, 2020by NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition
This excerpt provides a brief snapshot of the use of carbohydrates in resistance training exercise sessions.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
Multi-Joint Training versus Isolated Training for Core Development
June 8, 2018by Developing the Core
Ground-based free weight lifts, especially the explosive Olympic-style lifts, are highly recommended for athletic conditioning for the core muscles. They can provide a moderately unstable stimulus to augment activation of the core and limb muscles, while still providing maximal or near maximal strength, velocity, and power output.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Resistance Training Adaptations: Skeletal Changes
June 14, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training Second Edition
Bone tissue is “alive” and is a dynamic tissue that can respond to resistance training. In addition to the obvious effects of resistance training on muscle mass and strength, resistance training may lead to decreased risk for osteoporosis, fractures, and falls in later life.
Coaches Exercise Science
Effects of Core Instability on Muscle Activity
February 25, 2019by Developing the Core: pp 34-36
This Kinetic Select from Developing the Core reviews the effects of muscle activity when performing exercises on unstable surfaces.
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Include Closed-Chain and Open-Chained Core Exercises
December 28, 2020by Developing the Core
This excerpt from Developing the Core briefly defines closed- and open-chain exercises and their respective roles in training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Is a Higher Protein Intake Associated with Health Concerns? Effect on Bone and Kidneys
February 11, 2019by Mike Nelson, MS, RN
In this article, Mike Nelson addresses two stubborn myths associated with increased protein intake and negative effects: kidney issues and bone loss.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
Biomechanical Analysis in Practice
May 21, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
This article outlines some very basic procedures for video analysis that strength and conditioning professionals can use to identify the physical demands of specific activities.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Rehabilitation to Performance of the Shoulder for the Tactical Athlete
February 25, 2026by Alexander Weber, DC, CCSP, CSCS, and Michael Fanning, DC, DACBSP, RMSK, CSCS
This TSAC Report article examines the primary risk factors contributing to shoulder pain in tactical athletes and provides evidence-based rehabilitation strategies. Visit NSCA online to learn more about exercise research for tactical athletes.
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