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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
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.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design
Land-Based Strength and Conditioning for Swimming
June 11, 2018by Chat Williams, MS, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D
Incorporating land-based strength and conditioning into a training regimen can give a swimmer a competitive edge. As with every sport, there are sport-specific exercises the athlete should perform in order to mimic the specific sport movement they are trying to improve.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Resistance Exercise Considerations for Load Carriage
May 8, 2020by Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D
This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Periodization Approach Utilizing Progressive Overload Method for Physical Training Program in ROTC Cadets
April 24, 2018by Casey Metoyer, CSCS and Kimberly Allen, CSCS, TSAC-F
The Physical Readiness Training Manual includes many exercises intended to keep military personnel in optimal physical condition while staying at a low risk to injury. Additionally, the application of progressive overload may be beneficial to periodization programming in ROTC cadet preparation for the Army Physical Fitness Test.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
UFC Career Connection Session
July 25, 2021by Bo Sandoval, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
Bo Sandoval, Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Performance Institute, shares his journey into strength and conditioning, future developments in the UFC program, and training principles around fighters.
Coaches Program design 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
What Strength and Conditioning Coaches Need to Know to Prevent Sudden Death in Sports
November 26, 2018by Courteney Benjamin, MS, CSCS
Courteney Benjamin discusses the importance and warning signs a strength and conditioning coach should know to help prevent sudden death in their athletes.
Coaches Program design Safety Emergency Procedures
Cultural Awareness for Strength and Conditioning Coaches
March 20, 2021by Daniel Jahn, CSCS, RSCC*D
From the virtual 2021 NSCA Coaches Conference, Dan Jahn, Owner of Maximum Sports Conditioning, discusses important language, tools, and strategies for coaches to become more culturally competent. He shares a variety of perspectives and influences on weight room and team culture, and how to appropriately respond in certain scenarios around race.
Coaches Professional Development
The Skillful Art of Effective Strength & Conditioning Leadership
August 15, 2018by Timothy A. Pelot, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Tim Pelot talks about the factors that define effective leadership. Join Pelot as he discusses how leadership is what truly drives the programs behind strength & conditioning.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration
Passion in Coaching: The Importance of Having a “Sonic Boom”
April 21, 2018by Stephen B. Hess, MEd, MATS
Passion, while imperative to training, must be paired with energy, enthusiasm, intention, and knowledge to truly make a difference and create your “sonic boom.” Being an effective strength and conditioning coach is a lifestyle, not a job, and with continued passion, you can affect many lives positively.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
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