In this video from the NSCA's 2014 TSAC Conference, Jason Dudley, CSCS, discusses the importance of recognizing the skills that are unique to specialized law enforcement units. Coach Dudley talks about using knowledge and a proven approach to train these tactical athletes.
TSAC FacilitatorsOrganization and AdministrationProfessional Development
In this video from the NSCAs National Conference 2012, Nick Winkleman discusses the use of periodization - its definition, considerations, using periodization profiles, and examples.
This article is a personal perspective that focuses on methods that can be used to establish confidence in the performance program in non-traditional environments.
This article explains how having the right systems in place (such as accounting, training, and marketing) can help a personal trainer take his or her business to the next level.
In this video from the NSCA's Personal Trainers' Conference 2013, Alan Aragon, MS, discusses the Paleo diet and provides his perspective on the validity of its nutritional claims.
This article explains how training age, training frequency, limb length, height, and relative strength relate to concentric barbell velocities at varying loads.
Personal trainersTSAC FacilitatorsCoachesProgram design
This infographic briefly explains the effects of horizontal jump training, vertical jump training, maximal strength training, and explosive strength training on change-of-direction ability in junior team sport athletes.
This article provides practical suggestions that personal trainers can use to help their clients become and stay motivated to stick with their exercise routines.
Personal trainersProgram designClient Consultation|Assessment