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TSAC Report 80 - Military Column – January 2026

February 26, 2026by Whitney Tramel, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, and Mark Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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This column outlines a combat readiness framework that integrates physical conditioning to strengthen cognitive performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical training and mental health.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Professional Development

Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 1 – Reducing Injuries

April 3, 2020by Williamson Ruth, CSCS and Blake Gourley

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This review will focus on two of the most common and costliest injuries in rowing, as well as provide resources that can be used by strength coaches, rowing coaches, and self-coached rowers to inform training practices.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

Tissue Healing

December 23, 2021by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning

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From the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, this book excerpt explains the various stages of tissue healing in the rehabilitation process.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science

Basketball Strength Training Abroad—from Personal Experience

June 11, 2018by William Burgos, MS, CSCS, RSCC

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Traveling overseas to administer a strength and conditioning program can be an immensely beneficial experience for both the coach and the athlete. It can help build a strong rapport, which can ultimately build more trust and adherence to the training program.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

Practical Programming Strategies for Minimizing Training-Related Injury

April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT and Jason L. Silvernail, DPT, CSCS

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This article examines ways that personal trainers can take steps in order to effectively reduce the risk of clients suffering a training-related injury.

Personal trainers Exercise Technique 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

Determinants of Running Speed

May 21, 2018by Developing Speed

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Two factors that determine running speed are stride cadence and stride length. Because athletes propel themselves forward only when their foot is in contact with the ground, the stance phase of the running stride should be the focus of speed enhancement programs.

Coaches Exercise Science

Early Sport Specialization Versus Diversification in Youth Athletes

April 21, 2018by Thomas H. Caruso, CSCS, RSCC

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The purpose of this article is to discuss the different opinions regarding the validity of early sport specialization as opposed to diversification, specifically the effect these two methods have on injuries, motor development, skill acquisition, and social and psychological aspects.

Coaches Program design

Stress Inoculation Training in Tactical Strength and Conditioning

April 24, 2018by Craig Weller

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Tactical jobs are fast-paced, physically and psychologically intense, and failure can have tragic consequences, making it vital to train tactical athletes to perform better under stress.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Safety

Aerobic Endurance Training Strategies

June 15, 2018

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Various aspects of resistance training, such as specific exercises chosen, workout structure, resistance used, volume (repetitions and sets), rest intervals between sets, and training frequency, can be manipulated to mold the strength training program to best meet an endurance athlete’s goals.

Coaches Exercise Science
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