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Developing Mental Skills in Athletes
August 24, 2018by Ben Fletcher MS, CSCS, FMS
Strength and conditioning professionals should consider mental skills training when creating a training program to maximize performance. Developing mental skills is a very long and challenging process; however, the benefits are worth it. Utilizing these skills will put the athlete in a position to succeed in sport, as well as life.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Knee Movement and Exercise Guidelines
July 29, 2019by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training Second Edition, pg. 552-553
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training discusses the importance of education on proper running surfaces, appropriate footwear, and the benefits of cross-training in addressing overuse of the knee.
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Program Design Considerations for Optimal Strength and Hypertrophy of the Glute Muscles
May 3, 2024by Ashley Hodge, MBA, CSCS
This article provides eight important considerations when designing a program to optimally build the glutes.
Personal trainers Program design
Implementing Fitness Testing for Law Enforcement—An Opinion Piece—Part 2
April 23, 2018by Ben Hinton, MS, CSCS
By implementing a fitness assessment, a law enforcement agency can assess its officers and gather important data. As long as there are support mechanisms in place to assist the “at risk” officers—such as access to physical training instructors, occupational health professionals, or dietitians—the organization can ensure that its officers move towards becoming a healthier and more resilient workforce.
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Strength and Conditioning for Table Tennis Athletes
June 11, 2018 - September 13, 2018by Danny Lum, CSCS
This article provides a brief overview of the physical demands of table tennis, plus recommendations of specific strength and conditioning exercises to improve table tennis performance.
Personal trainers Program design
The Importance of Proper Movement for Marines - Part 3: Evidence-Based Movement Assessment
April 24, 2018by Matt Zummo, CSCS
An evidence-based movement assessment could hold Marines accountable for mobility and stability by systematically assessing movement patterns. This article (part three of a four-part series) explains one way that this could be accomplished.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Kaizen for Personal Trainers – Systematically Eliminating Waste to Elevate the Client Experience and Improve Your Bottom Line
April 1, 2026by Tom Cormier, MSc, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
This PTQ article discusses how Kaizen and the seven flows of personal training can streamline operations and improve the client experience. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and performance optimization.
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Resistance Exercise Programming—A Mixed-Training Approach
April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
Olympic-style lifting, functional training, powerlifting, and bodybuilding should all be considered when designing a program to improve general health, fitness, and functional capacity.
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Building Better Athletes Through Increased Self-Confidence
July 6, 2018by Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D
Planning and designing training programs for a new group of athletes (e.g., a new recruiting class or a new coaching job) can be problematic without a base level understanding of the athletes’ current skill levels. This article describes one system that can be used to determine an athlete's self-confidence on different exercises.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
How to Successfully Navigate a Client’s Initial Success Session and its Importance
April 9, 2018by Douglas O. Sheppard, NSCA-CPT,*D
Rushing into administering a training program can greatly hinder long-term gains for the client. This article explains the key components of the client interview, or as it is commonly referred to, “success session.”
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