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The Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training
October 11, 2019by Paul Laursen, PhD
In this session from 2019 Coaches Conference, Paul Laursen, co-author of the book “Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training: Solutions to the Programming Puzzle,” explains the physiological targets of high-intensity interval training and how to design and manipulate variables for a variety of applications.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
New Paradigm for Personal Trainers Seeking Excellence
May 8, 2018
"Can personal trainers cure disease?" Phil Kaplan asks during the 2014 Personal Trainers Conference as he talks about shifting the perception of personal trainers towards something greater. What if personal trainers addressed the largest market in a way that they have never been helped before? Join Phil as he discusses big ideas.
Coaches
Developing a Uniform System for Improving Athleticism across Multiple Sports
May 7, 2018by Scott Charland, MA, CSCS
This session from the 2015 NSCA Coaches Conference is designed for the strength and conditioning coach who deals with a wide variety of sports. Scott Charland highlights how the needs of athletes in different sports are similar and shows how it is possible to operate an effective, consistent, and comprehensive strength and conditioning program with minimal staff.
Coaches Program design
Implications of Psychological Trauma for Tactical Athletes and Human Performance Professionals
March 16, 2022by Benjamin Foodman, CSCS, TSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to explore trauma-related mental health issues and help human performance professionals more effectively train tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
The Thermal Outdoor Environment in Track and Field – Best Practices Recommendations for Minimizing Risks
July 12, 2021by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS,*D, D’Angela Lucero, Paola Barrera, Baylee Endsley, Jose Ramos Jr, and Jung Il-Oh
The purpose of this article is to help disseminate information on the thermal environment during track meets, risk management, and thermal reducing approaches coaches, athletes, and sports medicine personnel can employ for improved athletic performance in a hot environment.
Coaches Program design Safety
Foot Conditioning for Athletic Performance
September 30, 2022by Jennifer Wilson, MSC, CSCS
The aim of this article is to highlight the functional importance of the foot, and to provide recommendations for foot conditioning.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
Essentials of Heart Rate Variability for Personal Trainers
May 9, 2018by Carmine Grieco, PhD, CSCS,
Heart rate variability (HRV) testing is at the forefront of a wave of cutting-edge assessment tools that are becoming available to the personal trainer. In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Carmine Grieco provides an overview of the physiological background and dynamics of HRV, including the most current supportive evidence, with an emphasis on the practical application for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Hands-On – Building Muscle without Weights
May 9, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to “pump iron” to build muscle. In this session from the NSCA’s 2015 Personal Trainers Conference, Nick Tumminello explains that to build muscle you need to create a training stimulus that elicits the three mechanisms for muscle growth. In other words, building muscle is not about the specific exercises you do, it is about the specific stimulus you create.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Top 5 Marketing Strategies to Implement for Your Fitness Business
May 7, 2018by Josh Leve
One of the universal challenges in running a small fitness business is finding new ways to generate traffic. In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Josh Leve reviews the results of a survey of thousands of owners, fitness professionals, and coaches to identify best business practices. There is no better strategy to grow a business than leveraging the combined experiences of others.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
The Benefits of Exercise for Adolescents with ADHD and Practical Recommendation for the High School Strength and Conditioning Coach
September 29, 2023by Brenden Ostaszewski, PhD, CSCS, RSCC
This article highlights the benefits of exercise for adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It also provides practical recommendations for high school strength and conditioning coaches working with ADHD student-athletes.
Coaches Program design
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