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Low-Intensity Steady-State Cardio
November 17, 2023by Kurt McDowell, MS, CSCS
This article will explain the interference effect and provide a rationale for why low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular training may be a useful tool for those interested in improving their body composition.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Change of Direction (COD) Training and Evaluation Using the COD Deficit to Assess COD Ability in Athletes
April 21, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic discusses how testing for the change of direction deficit may be a more specific measure of change of direction ability in athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Testing and Evaluation
Balancing the Autonomic Nervous System by Breathing
June 11, 2018by Brian T. Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA and Gabrielle Smith, MA
Decompressing after a workout, practice, or competition is a beneficial habit that can be achieved through breathing. This article provides an overview of the autonomic nervous system and guidelines for how to use breathing to calm, or balance, the brain and body.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Transfer of Training for Agility
Traditional lower-body resistance exercise alone may not be an optimal means of developing agility. Further, the effectiveness of straight-sprint training on agility performance has not been well established. In contrast, jump training, including loaded jump squats and horizontal and lateral jumps, holds promise.
Coaches Program design
TSAC Research Column – April 2021
November 23, 2021by Dustin Dunnick, PhD, CSCS
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
How to Promote and Sell Multiple Personal Training Options with Layered Pricing
April 10, 2018by Douglas O. Sheppard, NSCA-CPT,*D
One the fastest growing trends in the fitness industry over recent years has been the increase of personal training studios. Learn how to identify the varied services that can be offered at the personal training studio, and how to promote and sell in a layered pricing format.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
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September 19, 2019by Jonathan Lynch, MS, CSCS, RSCC
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Determination of Resistance Training Frequency
May 22, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
Factors such as the types of exercises used, the number of muscle groups trained per session, the structure of the program, and the client’s training status and overall fitness level dictate training frequency.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Depth-Drop Push-Up
October 24, 2020by Developing Power
Developing Power brings an explosive take on the push-up and explains the technique behind the depth-drop push-up for upper body power development.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique
How Much Protein – Updates from the Research
January 3, 2020by Richard Scrivener, MS, CSCS
There can be no doubt that protein is important and this article reviews the current research to help further understand the recommendations for protein intake.
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