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The Importance of Training for Power in the Senior Population

July 8, 2025by Allen Hedrick, MS, CSCS,*D, FNSCA

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This Personal Trainers Quarterly article shares considerations to counteract the decline of muscular fitness in older adults. Visit NSCA online to read more on corrective exercises, health, and fitness

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Understanding the Physiological Limiting Factors of VO2max

December 17, 2018by Ronald L. Snarr, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Peter Chrysosferidis, CSCS, Danilo Tolusso

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Determining VO2max can be useful in all areas of health, from potential diagnosis of heart disease in the elderly to measuring peak performance in elite athletes. This article will discuss the physiological limiting factors of VO2max and the role each plays in cardiovascular improvement.

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Body Mass Bias—Effects on Fitness Test and Tactical Performance

April 24, 2018by Guy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D

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Because fitness test results are part of performance evaluations, smaller service members have an advantage in terms of attaining promotions, despite evidence that suggests that greater body size, strength, power, and load carrying capacity is correlated with tactical performance.

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7 Tips for Navigating Mental Health as a Strength and Conditioning Professional

May 6, 2025by NSCA

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Learn 7 ways that strength & conditioning professionals can recognize mental health concerns, respond effectively, & provide support while staying within scope.

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Prepare, Work, Recover (Repeat) – The Process for Optimal Athletic Development

May 7, 2018by Donovan Santas, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D

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Donovan Santas, former Head Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball (MLB) organization, explains the process for optimal athletic development by taking a look at the day-to-day practices and techniques used at the professional baseball level.

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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 8: Georgia Giblin

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Learn about the emerging field of biomechanics in professional baseball from Georgia Giblin, the Director of Performance Science for the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball (MLB) team. Giblin shares her professional journey with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, from working with Olympic athletes in Australia to educating coaches on emerging technology tools within MLB. This episode features discussion on the recent growth of athletic performance departments, the current state of sport science in the United States, and the helpful role of strength and conditioning coaches in supporting sport science initiatives. Connect with Georgia on Twitter: @GeorgiaGiblin| Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

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Effective Use of Power Racks for Improved Swimming Performance

December 23, 2023by Brady Fields, CSCS and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, LMBT, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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The purpose of this article is to inform readers of a training tool which is both safe and effective in allowing swimmers to develop strength and power through a unique training protocol.

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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.

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Effects of Instability on Force and Velocity

December 4, 2019by Developing the Core

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This article discusses the effects of instability on force and velocity throughout the body.

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Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Youth

April 21, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D, and NSCA High School Coaching

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Coaches can help children and adolescents develop athletic ability by including motor skills training into sports practice and training. This approach is called integrative neuromuscular training.

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