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Developing Mental Skills in Athletes

August 24, 2018by Ben Fletcher MS, CSCS, FMS

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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

Introducing Non-Traditional Sports for U.S. Youth Strength and Conditioning Development

September 25, 2021by Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA and Brett Stone, PhD

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The purpose of this article is to make the case for implementing non-traditional sports into training programs that prepare youth for participation in traditional American sports and bridge the gap between pedagogy of physical education and strength and conditioning youth coaching.

Coaches Program design

Critical Evaluation of the Wim Hof Method

March 20, 2021by John McNamara, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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Through this article, personal trainers should understand the extremes of the Wim Hof method, and instead encourage clients to follow scientifically-backed deep breathing and cold therapy practices to supplement a well-rounded exercise program.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

Resistance Exercise Considerations for Load Carriage

May 8, 2020by Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D

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This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

Strength Zone Training – True Full Range of Motion Strength Training

July 17, 2020by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT

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This article discusses how personal trainers can utilize the strength zone training system in order to develop true full range of motion strength, and thus help clients perform better and further reduce injury risk.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

Defining, Measuring, and Monitoring Resilience for the Tactical Professional: Part 2—Holistic Measurement and Monitoring: Theory, Principles, and Application

July 11, 2022by Colin Tomes, CSCS, TSAC-F, Ben Schram, TSAC-F, and Robin Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D

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Part 2 of this series on allostatic load theory will focus on how monitoring personnel holistically can contribute to a well-rounded health and performance model supporting the tactical athletes.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation

Strength Training for the Older Client—A Blueprint for Program Design

June 20, 2018by Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D

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This article provides a blueprint and “mini-macrocycle” that will assist the personal trainer in creating a program design for older adults by offering organized templates, direction in selecting exercise components, and the creation of volume controls specific to the client’s needs.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

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

Increasing Performance on Tactical Aerobic Endurance Tasks

August 24, 2018by Daniel Cooper, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F

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When isolating aerobic capacity as a determinant of performance, traditional interventions have focused on increasing an individual’s VO2max. Based on the large acute improvements from a single positive psychology research study, investigations into the application of integrated psychophysiological strategies to optimize performance should be explored.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
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