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18 Basic Core Training Exercises
May 22, 2018 - December 20, 2024by Developing the Core
Almost all functional movements of the trunk are combinations or variations of four basic movement patterns: trunk flexion, trunk extension, trunk rotation, and trunk lateral flexion. This article lists exercises to address each of these movement patterns.
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Recovery Strategies in Air Force Special Warfare Training
July 11, 2022by Joshua Shumway, DPT, PT, CSCS and Andrew Johnson, CSCS
The goal of this article is to overview the most evidenced-based recovery strategies that are promoted in United States Air Force Special Warfare.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science
Knee Movement and Exercise Guidelines
July 29, 2019by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training Second Edition, pg. 552-553
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training discusses the importance of education on proper running surfaces, appropriate footwear, and the benefits of cross-training in addressing overuse of the knee.
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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
Creating Power – Alternative Bilateral and Unilateral Triple Extension Exercises
November 29, 2020by Dr Lawrence Judge, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Josh Wildeman, MA, CSCS, RSCC, William Hawkins, and Makenzie Schoeff
This article demonstrates how strength and conditioning coaches can coach power through non-traditional weightlifting exercises that can be taught quickly, to large groups, with less extensive technique correction.
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Safe Progression for Balance Exercises
May 18, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
A major concern with balance and joint-stabilization exercises is to avoid potentially dangerous movements that depend on the preparedness of the athlete or patient and on the state of the healing tissue. Learn about progressions that minimize risk to the athlete or patient.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Low Back Pain—Is Motor Control Exercise Superior to General Exercise? A Review of the Research
April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This article provides an overview of the scientific evidence comparing specific motor control exercise intervention to using a more general exercise approach, and concludes by discussing the practical implications for strength and conditioning professionals from an exercise programming perspective.
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Are the Seated Leg Extension, Leg Curl, and Adduction Machine Exercises Non-Functional or Risky?
June 20, 2018by Andrew Vigotsky, NSCA-CPT and Nick Tumminello NSCA-CPT
This article highlights the scientific evidence on exercises like the seated leg extension, leg curl, and adduction machines to highlight their potential benefits on enhanced performance and potentially reducing injury risk.
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The Undervalued Lunge
Learning to lunge correctly can strengthen the lower body musculature, improve core stability and balance, enhance hip flexibility, and increase functionality. There are a plethora of modifications and progressions to consider.
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Top 5 Marketing Strategies to Implement for Your Fitness Business
May 7, 2018by Josh Leve
One of the universal challenges in running a small fitness business is finding new ways to generate traffic. In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Josh Leve reviews the results of a survey of thousands of owners, fitness professionals, and coaches to identify best business practices. There is no better strategy to grow a business than leveraging the combined experiences of others.
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