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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
Training Strategies to Improve an Athlete’s Force-Velocity Characteristics
May 15, 2020by Timothy Suchomel, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC
Tim Suchomel, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and the Program Director for the Sport Physiology and Performance Coaching graduate program at Carroll University, discusses the literature surrounding the force-velocity curve, identifies potential periodization and programming strategies to improve these characteristics in athletes, and provides example programs to show how to implement different resistance training methods.
Coaches Program design
Initiating Mental Skills Training with Tactical Athletes—Views of United States Army Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructors
August 23, 2018by Peter Jensen, PhD and Nate Zinsser, PhD
Tactical facilitators are especially well-positioned to integrate mental skills training that may develop more complete tactical athletes who are prepared for dangerous environments. This article offers recommendations for mental skills training based on reported views from a tactical population.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Training for Upper Body Power in Protective Security Personnel – A Tactical Athlete Approach
January 31, 2024by Marc Tangeman, MS, CSCS, RSCC, Andrew Shim, EDD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, and Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
This article discusses the importance of upper body power training for protective security personnel and its potential for an occupational performance marker.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
Training Considerations for Swimming in Older Adults
June 22, 2018by Amanda Garcia, Berenize Garcia, Deahna Rae Garcia, and Erika Garcia
Swimming is a form of exercise that has minimal impact on body joints as it applies a lower amount of stress compared to other popular activities, such as walking. This article offers different methods of swimming that improve overall health aimed for the maturing adult.
Personal trainers Program design
Independent Contractor Versus Employee—Are You Reporting Accordingly?
April 11, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
Little information is available for personal trainers in regards to differentiating the requirements and responsibilities of working as an employee or an independent contractor. Personal trainers and gym owners would benefit from understanding professional guidelines, details, and general knowledge of these two options.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
Wed1600Burd
May 15, 2018by Nicholas Burd, PhD
Special Considerations for the Aging Tactical Professional
TSAC Facilitators
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
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.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Should Personal Trainers Also Be Registered Dietitians?
April 13, 2018by Kyle C. Ryan, PhD, CSCS and Tesla Oldfield
Personal training clients may need to make both exercise and nutrition changes to achieve their goals. Combining the nutritional knowledge of registered dietitians and training aspects of personal trainers may be of benefit to clients.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Performance Under Stress – Implications for Tactical Personnel
June 19, 2023by Mark Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, Whitney Tramel, CSCS, TSAC-F, and Robin Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D
This article discusses performance under stress, as well as factors influencing this performance in tactical personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science
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