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Meal Frequency and Weight Loss—Is There Such a Thing as Stoking the Metabolic Fire?

April 6, 2018by Dylan Klein

Article

This article discusses the effects of an increase or decrease in meal frequency, specifically in regards to metabolic rate and body fat loss.

Personal trainers Nutrition

Anaerobic Training and Electromyography Studies

November 26, 2018by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition

Article

This Kinetic Select excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition describes the results from electromyography (EMG) studies on the neural adaptations to anaerobic training.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science

Assessing Agility Using the T Test, 5-10-5 Shuttle, and Illinois Test

May 22, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design

Article

Before implementing an agility training program, baseline measures of change of direction ability should be assessed. This article presents norms for three tests that can be used to assess change of direction ability.

Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation

Developing Athleticism is the C.O.R.E. of Positive Youth Development

April 21, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D

Article

This article breaks down youth training. To develop athleticism for youth, coaches should follow the C.O.R.E. principles: context in which to apply movement patterns, opportunities to develop proper movement, recognition of physical attributes required, and environments in which youth explore movement.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

The ABCs of Long-Term Athletic Development

March 23, 2016by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D

Article

For emerging athletes to move properly and develop athletic skills, they must first develop proficiency in fundamental motor skills. The ABCs of athleticism, therefore, must reflect the development of fundamental motor skills first, and specific athletic skills second.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

Mindset and Nutrition – How Different Emotional States Affect the Way People Interact with and Make Food Choices

March 28, 2020by Nicole Vitola, NSCA-CPT and Jonathan Mike, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D

Article Members Only

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the leading mindset, behavioral, and psychological factors controlling food intake, as well as, educate professionals on how to assist with developing healthier nutrition practices.

Personal trainers Nutrition

Resistance Training for the Older Adult – Progressions to Achieve an Overhead Press

February 7, 2022by Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA

Article

This purpose of this article is to supply personal trainers with resistance training techniques, progressions, and cues that can assist their clients in overcoming sarcopenia and to eventually press to the overhead position pain free and with confidence.

Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design

Field Hockey

September 12, 2021by Developing Agility and Quickness

Article

This excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness provides a needs analysis for field hockey and possible program design options for optimal performance outcomes.

Coaches Program design

Anatomical Core – Neural Integration

June 15, 2018by Developing the Core

Article

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

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 85: Richard Howell

Podcast

Richard Howell, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Indianapolis Colts National Football League (NFL) team, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his impressive 21 years with the organization. Topics under discussion include going from pre-medical to strength coach, building relationships with athletes and staff members, and how technology provides hard numbers for sport coaches to understand stress management. Connect with Richard through email: Richard.howell@colts.nfl.net | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

Coaches Professional Development

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