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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

Concurrent Cognitive and Physical Fitness Training – Part Two

March 29, 2024by Gary Stebbing, PGDip, CSCS

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This article builds upon a previous article on the potential benefits personal trainers can offer clients by combining both cognitive and physical training.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Professional Development

The Strength and Conditioning Professional’s Role in Preventing Falls of Older Adults

June 11, 2018by Jeffrey A. Alexander

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This article reviews common risk factors for falls, discusses practical means to assess risks, and proposes training strategies and other avenues aimed at reducing the risk of falling in older adults.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety

How to Improve Ankle Dorsiflexion and Calf Strength for Better Performance

April 25, 2022by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT

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This article highlights four non-traditional calf exercises that can immediately be used in strength programs for improving calf strength while also increasing ankle dorsiflexion mobility.

Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design

Needs Analysis for a Tactical Athlete

March 25, 2019by NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning

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Learn the basics of conducting a needs analysis for tactical athletes based on the athlete’s goals and desired outcomes, assessments, limitations on workout frequency and duration, equipment availability, health and injury status, and occupational physiological demands.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation

Assessment Batteries—Practical Decision Making for Firefighter Fitness Batteries

April 24, 2018by John R. Bennett, MS, CSCS,*D

Article

In addition to standard health, fitness, or sport assessment guidelines, several guidelines exist for the fire service. Since each agency is different in its preferences, capabilities, and philosophies, applying a standard recommendation may not be possible. This article introduces basic decision-making considerations for fire service assessment batteries.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Safety

History of Fitness Testing in Tactical Occupations

June 8, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning

Article

Physical assessments have evolved as a result of developments in scientific research, equipment loads, operational environments, and doctrine.

TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation

Back to Basics: 3 Steps of the Initial Consultation

June 20, 2018by Joni Boyd, PhD, CSCS and Nicole Swank, MS

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Developing a truly successful program involves several layers that the personal trainer must address with time, competence, and critical thinking. A thorough and complete initial consultation can ensure that the personal trainer has all the data that they need to design a program that is time-efficient and successful.

Coaches Exercise Science

Risk-Benefit Considerations for Deadlifting in Rehabilitating Low-Back Injuries

April 30, 2025by Alexander Weber, CSCS, and Michael Fanning, DC, DACBSP, CSCS

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This article highlights the key benefits of deadlifts in exercise therapy, addressing the often-overlooked issue of low-back pain in strength and conditioning.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

Sample 5K Training Plan for Runners

May 23, 2018by Developing Endurance

Article

This excerpt from the book Developing Endurance, published by Human Kinetics, presents a sample 5K training plan for runners.

Coaches Program design
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