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Assessing Power in Youth Populations
December 31, 2018by Developing Power
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
Ice Hockey – In-Season Strength and Conditioning Considerations
August 7, 2023by Tammy Kovaluk, CSCS
This article provides some practical applications to minimize the negative effects associated with a long intensive ice hockey season on ice hockey athletes.
Coaches Program design
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
From Nothing to Nike — Climbing the Ladder in the Fitness Training Industry
May 17, 2018by Geralyn Coopersmith
From Nothing to Nike — Climbing the Ladder in the Fitness Training Industry
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Blood Biomarkers of Overtraining Syndrome
September 4, 2025by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CSSD
This Personal Training Quarterly article discusses blood biomarker monitoring as a vital tool in overtraining syndrome diagnostics and recovery. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Anatomical Core – Neural Integration
June 15, 2018by Developing the Core
Isolated muscle training methods do not necessarily transfer to better sports performance, because technique as well as strength contributes to successful performance. Resistance training for dynamic sports must involve ground-based movements that incorporate the coordinated stabilizing and dynamic functions of multiple muscles.
Coaches Exercise Science
Bridge: Improving the Pro Agility Drill, with Loren Landow
June 25, 2018by Loren Landow, CSCS,*D
Loren Landow, owner of Landow Performance in Denver, CO, demonstrates errors and coaching tips for the pro agility drill.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Post-Rehabilitation Programming—Lateral Ankle Sprains
January 22, 2019by Cameron Yuen, CSCS
Ankle sprains are an extremely common injury of both sports and everyday life. In the post-rehabilitation setting, it is important to first identify and then address deficits in ankle, hip, and knee range of motion and strength.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Sprinting in Field and Court Sports
May 18, 2018by Developing Speed
Athletes in field and court sports require reactive agility—they must accelerate, decelerate, and change direction in a constantly changing environment. These requirements result in technical differences between sprinting in a field or court sport and sprinting the 100-m.
Coaches Exercise Technique
Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Athletic, General, and Clinical Populations
August 15, 2020by Brandon Loewen, CSCS, Jasmine Bulger, Joshua Pascal, and Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT
The goal of this brief review is to describe what classifies as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and summarize the potential benefits for various populations: athletic, general, and clinical.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
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