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Resistance Exercise Preserves Physical Function of Older Adults—Implications for Strength and Conditioning Professionals
October 15, 2018by Victor M. Tringali, CSCS,*D
Older adults who desire to remain physically active at work, recreation, or sport can improve muscular strength, physical performance, and injury prevention if engaged in a properly designed resistance exercise program. The programming considerations presented herein may serve as a useful reference for strength and conditioning professionals working closely with active older adults.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design
Exercise Programming in a Police Academy – Sample Program and Logistical Considerations
September 29, 2023by David Brelinski III, TSAC-F
This article provides an overview of a resistance training program for tactical strength and conditioning facilitators in large law enforcement academy settings.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 5: J. Aggabao
J. Aggabao, former Assistant Strength Coach for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL), talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about coaching in the NFL. Topics under discussion include getting a foot in the door in the NFL, what happens when your head coach gets let go, and misconceptions about being an NFL strength coach.
Coaches Professional Development
Overcoming Challenges Associated with Training Youth Athletes
April 21, 2018by Ryan T. McClure, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Strength and conditioning professionals must be proactive in fighting the challenges associated with time constraints and overtraining with their youth athletes. By applying the strategies explained in this article, a strength and conditioning professional can help a youth athlete perform at a high level when it matters the most.
Coaches Program design
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 20: Michael Doscher
Michael Doscher from Valdosta State University talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how to thrive for many years at one institution and work well with those around you, as well as how strength coaches should be evaluated.
Coaches Professional Development
Lower-Body Power Development for Collegiate Female Soccer Players
September 7, 2020by Isabel Corrales, CSCS, Aleksandar Beljic, CSCS, and Robert G. Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article discusses the influence of lower-body power on soccer performance in collegiate female soccer players. It also covers testing for muscular power qualities, different training modalities to use, and sample training programs as examples.
Coaches Program design
Unbalanced Load Training for Athletic Performance
April 20, 2018by Joseph Marsit, MS, CSCS and Richard Timothy Mulder, PT, CSCS
Integrating unbalanced load training into a strength or hypertrophy phase, or any workout program, can add a tremendous amount of demand on the lateral aspects of the core to help the athlete develop a strong core. Using unbalanced load training may help produce increases in athleticism, balance, and motor coordination without sacrificing strength or explosiveness.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Upper Body Power for Law Enforcement Officers
February 9, 2023by Marc Tangeman, CSCS, Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS, RSCC, and Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D
This article discusses the benefits of an upper body power program for law enforcement officers and how to program this effectively.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Functional Isometrics
March 16, 2020by Strength Training, Second Edition
This book excerpt reviews functional isometrics as a way to build strength at the weakest point in the range of motion.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Games to Support Physical Literacy and Long-Term Athletic Development
April 21, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D, and NSCA High School Coaching
Strength and conditioning coaches who systematically progress specific training variables, including games, can help youth improve performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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