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Fall Prevention Program Recommendations for an Aging Population

August 23, 2022by Teresa Cedeno, NSCA-CPT

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This article will discuss the role of strength training, stretching, and functional mobility exercises in reducing falls in older adults and provide a guide for creating a program.

Personal trainers Program design

Ice Hockey – In-Season Strength and Conditioning Considerations

August 7, 2023by Tammy Kovaluk, CSCS

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This article provides some practical applications to minimize the negative effects associated with a long intensive ice hockey season on ice hockey athletes.

Coaches Program design

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.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

Feasibility and Difficulties of Conducting Research on Professional Firefighters

April 26, 2021by Matthew Sokoloski, CSCS, TSAC-F, Dr Brandon Rhett Rigby, PhD, CSPS, NSCA-CPT, Isaac Rowland, CSCS, Ryan Gordon, CSCS, and Christopher Ryan Bachik, CSCS, TSAC-F

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The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss the difficulties that can arise when performing physiological-based research with firefighters.

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Training for Connective Tissue Adaptations

August 2, 2024by Jenna Werking, MS, PTA, CSCS, CSPS, USAW

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This article takes a closer look at training strength and stiffness in connective tissues.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

Unbalanced Load Training for Athletic Performance

April 20, 2018by Joseph Marsit, MS, CSCS and Richard Timothy Mulder, PT, CSCS

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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

Walking Your Way to Wellness – The Simple Path to Better Health

August 26, 2025by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D

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This Personal Trainers Quarterly article promotes the benefits of walking to boost physical activity and improve overall health outcomes. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and low-impact exercises.

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Understanding Low Back Pain for Golfers

May 3, 2024by Shawn LaCourt, DC, CSCS, Trevor Shaw, DC, DACRB, CSCS, Shane Carter, DC, MBA, FIAMA, and Adam Sergent, DC, DACBSP, DACRB

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The purpose of this article is to discuss the biomechanics of the golf swing and injury prevention management that could result in improved movement throughout the golf swing and lower the recurrence of lower back pain.

Coaches Exercise Science Program design

Program Design Considerations for Optimal Strength and Hypertrophy of the Glute Muscles

May 3, 2024by Ashley Hodge, MBA, CSCS

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This article provides eight important considerations when designing a program to optimally build the glutes.

Personal trainers Program design

Tactical Training and the Menstrual Cycle – From the Field Experience from Naval Special Operations Training

April 15, 2022by Ingri Pauline

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This article serves to educate people about the menstrual cycle in the tactical female population. It provides a framework for how to work through the phases of menstruation to increase training response, and thus, overall success in military training.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
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