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Programming Considerations for the Tactical Officer in Law Enforcement – Focusing on Fundamentals

October 29, 2018by Charles Kornhauser, TSAC-F

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By examining a practical approach to programming fundamentals based on a needs analysis and training objectives relative to the program, a foundational plan can be laid that may lead not only to the appropriate progression of a given officer but also to the mutual satisfaction of the trainer and trainee alike.

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Bridge: Rotational Training, with Joel Raether

May 4, 2018by Joel Raether, MAEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D

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Joel Raether, owner of Authentic Performance in Denver, CO, discusses rotational training and shows his system for progressing rotational movements.

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Strength Training for the Aging Exerciser - Benefits, Considerations, and Program Design Tips

April 21, 2025by Josh McMillan, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D

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This article dives into the extensive benefits of strength training for aging exercisers, emphasizing its positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, balance, and metabolic health.

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September 19, 2019by Rob Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D

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A Sample Strength and Conditioning Program for Fire Academies

June 7, 2021by Manny Romero, CSCS, TSAC-F and Jim McDonald

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This article serves as a guide for current and future strength and conditioning professionals who oversee program design for fire academy recruits. This includes a summarized needs analysis and a sample training program that considers the unique challenges of the fire academy.

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Beyond the Pool – Improving Swimming Performance with Dryland Training

July 29, 2025by Lawrence W. Judge, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, RSCC*E, FNSCA, and Aidan Biddle

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This article in NSCA Coach shares a research-driven framework for dryland training in competitive swimming. Visit us online to learn more on sport performance and exercise science.

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Implementing Olympic-Style Weightlifting in Strength Training for Sport

August 26, 2019by Antonio Squillante, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC

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This article considers some of the main differences between the training of Olympic weightlifters and the use of Olympic weightlifting exercises in strength training for sport.

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A Sample Six-Week Exercise Program to Improve General Physical Preparedness for an Occupational Physical Assessment

April 24, 2018by Dennis Scofield, CSCS, TSAC-F, Joseph Kardouni

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This article provides a sample six-week, non-linear program for improving muscular strength, power, endurance, anaerobic capacity, and aerobic capacity. However, this is not a “one-size fits all” program, and manipulation of the program variables may be warranted for some individuals.

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Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Triathletes

November 12, 2018by Ryan Eckert, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, and Ronald L. Snarr, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT

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Triathlons are unique compared to other sports as athletes are required to master three distinct disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. This article lays out a training program that focuses on a balance between strength training and sport training to avoid overtraining and overuse injuries and to maximize performance in a multi-sport athlete.

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What Types of Fitness Training do Firefighters Actually Need? Models to Adapt Training Preference

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

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Military and law enforcement needs analyses are not specifically matched to firefighting, but those training styles are better than basic fitness regimens or no regimen at all. For firefighters who are attracted to other styles of training not specific to firefighting, there are ways to train for all the demands of firefighting without making the firefighter use training modalities that they dislike or are not comfortable using.

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