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Windows of Opportunity

March 12, 2019by Developing Agility and Quickness, Second Edition: pp. 68 – 70

Article

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

Power Clean From Hang

April 15, 2022by Developing Power

Article

This excerpt from Developing Power breaks down the step-by-step technique to a power clean from the hang position.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique

Tests of Core Muscle Power

May 21, 2018by Developing the Core

Article

This article describes two different methods for testing core muscle power. Both of the described methods utilize medicine ball throws.

Coaches Testing and Evaluation

Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy

April 24, 2020by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition

Article

This excerpt briefly explains the benefits of exercise while pregnant.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science

Glute Ham Raise

January 18, 2020by Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training-3rd Edition

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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

Assessing Power in Youth Populations

December 31, 2018by Developing Power

Article

The administration and measurement of youth power development has become more available and familiar with the advances of technology. This excerpt introduces varieties of testing and administration practices to assess power in the youth population.

Personal trainers Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation

Comparing Metabolic Rate Measurement Methods

May 18, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments

Article

Although accelerometers, pedometers, heart rate monitors, and questionnaires are not as accurate as direct and indirect calorimetry in determining metabolic rate, these less expensive tools can be used to create exercise plans, particularly those focused on health promotion and fitness.

Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment

Ice Hockey

July 11, 2022by Developing Agility and Quickness

Article

This excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness highlights the high-intensity, reactive agility hockey players require, and provides two agility drills that challenge that skill.

Coaches Program design

Functional Core Assessment

October 11, 2019by Developing the Core

Article

This excerpt from Developing the Core discusses two testing methods that may predict a strong or weak core based on how well the participant completes the task.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Testing and Evaluation

Preparing Firefighter Recruits to Successfully Pass and Tolerate the Demands of the CPAT

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This article aims to provide information designed to assist firefighter recruits to achieve a successful Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) performance.

TSAC Facilitators Program design
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