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Carnitine—Effective Fat-Loss Supplement
April 10, 2018by Dylan Klein
Although it may be possible to increase skeletal muscle levels of carnitine by combining it with relatively large amounts of carbohydrates repeatedly throughout the day, or by taking it with choline, there is limited data that shows that carnitine is a fat-burner that results in significant reductions in fat mass.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition
Sled Pushing and Pulling to Enhance Speed Capability
June 3, 2019by Yann Le Meur
This infographic takes a look at resisted sled training and the benefits it may have on sprint performance. It also offers insight into when and how to utilize resisted sled training.
Coaches Program design
The Components that Make a Trainer Successful
April 6, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
High standards improve the quality of professionals working within the fitness industry. This article provides steps that may help to increase income for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Professional Development
Effects of Psyching up on Sprinting Performance
March 18, 2019 - March 20, 2019by Dr. Yann Le Meur
Psyching up can be an effective technique for improving confidence and getting an individual ready for a sporting performance. This infographic shows that psyching up can affect the performance of short-distance sprinting.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Presence of Spotters Improves Bench Press Performance: A Deception Study
August 19, 2019by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic outlines a study that investigated the effect of the presence of a spotter on bench press performance.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation
The Intensity of Hockey Games in the NHL: In-Game Demands of Forwards and Defensemen
February 9, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic breaks down the demands that forwards and defensemen face in official National Hockey League (NHL) games.
Coaches 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
Multidirectional Speed Training for Hockey
May 16, 2018by Maria L. Mountain, MSc, CSCS
Maria Mountain demonstrates of an off-ice agility cone drill to help hockey players work on multidirectional transitions using forward, backward, and lateral crossover patterns.
Coaches Program design
Metabolic Resistance Training: The Primary Principle
May 16, 2018by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSC
Brad Schoenfeld, MS, CSCS, CSPS, NSCA-CPT, spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference on the primary principle of metabolic resistance training.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Specialist Generalists; Performance Development for World-class MMA
March 7, 2019by Duncan N. French, PhD, CSCS,*D
Duncan French explains the strength and conditioning work with MMA fighters in both their aerobic and anaerobic capacities at the UFC Performance Institute in this 2018 National Conference video.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
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