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Plyometric Progression
May 4, 2018 - June 8, 2021by Loren Landow, CSCS
Learn optimal plyometric setup, execution, and landing mechanics to maximize power output and to best prepare the joint structures to tolerate greater stresses later in training. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Loren Landow explains progressions based on competency and ability, from low-amplitude, bilateral jumps to single-leg deceleration drills.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Sprinting as a Screening Tool and Return-to-Play Modality
October 8, 2018by Derek M. Hansen, CSCS
Learn how to use sprinting as a means of screening athletes for power, strength, range of motion, and coordination. In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 National Conference, Derek Hansen also identifies appropriate sprinting and running mechanics for optimizing performance and minimizing injury, and outlines a process for using sprinting as a return-to-play modality for soft-tissue and joint injuries.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation
Fri0800Nestler
October 2, 2018 - May 13, 2025by PJ Nestler, CSCS
Breathing for Performance & Recovery
Coaches
The Need for Speed—Improving Sprinting Performance in Football Players
April 22, 2019by Kenneth P. Clark, PhD, CSCS
Acceleration and maximal velocity are two factors that are key for any position in football and can determine success in many situations out on the field. This article will review several aspects of sprint mechanics and training to enhance linear (straight-ahead) speed for football players.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Client Assessments—Breathing
January 8, 2019by Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS
Assessing clients is a vital component of the personal training experience. This article gives an overview of breathing mechanics and how to apply proper breathing exercises into a client’s assessment and program.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Client Consultation|Assessment
thur1400ibrahim
September 19, 2019by Matt Ibrahim, MS
NATCON 2022
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches
Sprinting Mechanics and Technique
December 10, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
This book excerpt is an overview of the fundamentals to sprinting mechanics and technique. It also covers starting, acceleration, drive phase, recovery phase, and deceleration.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Movement Analysis and Biomechanics for Endurance Sports
May 23, 2018by Developing Endurance
Endurance sports are typically not thought of as highly technical endeavors, but proper movement during training and competition for endurance sports can affect both performance and health.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Sprint-Specific Training
March 12, 2019by Yann Le Meur
This infographic shows the effects of sprint specific training, both forward and backward, and its relation to speed and power output.
Coaches Exercise Science
sat0800bradford
September 19, 2019by Luke Bradford, CSCS, RSCC
CC22
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