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The Experience of Programming: The Why, the How, and the Now
September 23, 2019by Ashley Jones, MSC, CSCS, RSCC*E
Former Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for Edinburgh Rugby, Ashley Jones, discusses ways to simplify a complex world of programming. Jones lays a foundation of how to construct training programs that relate to the current training environment and how to develop a taxonomy of exercise variations and training methods to assist coaches with the “why,” “when,” and “how” of programming.
Coaches Program design
Core Training Continuum
May 10, 2018by Loren Landow, CSCS
Progression in core training exercises is based on competence, Loren Landow says as he introduces this hands-on lecture. Loren walks participants through core training progressions as he stresses the need to keep training within the athlete's ability and skill level, thus ensuring proper form.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Motor Control Training: It’s Not a Rep Counting Thing
July 22, 2019by Brian Nguyen, CSCS
In this hands-on session from the 2018 NSCA’s Personal Training Conference, Brian Nguyen explains motor control with an emphasis on conscious breathing. Nguyen also demonstrates exercises and cues to improve overall stability, mobility, strength, and kinesthetic awareness for clients.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique
Strength and Conditioning for Table Tennis Athletes
April 9, 2018by Wan Yin 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.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Micronutrient Requirements for Athletes
May 1, 2020by NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition
This excerpt from NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition briefly discusses micronutrients and their role in optimal athletic performance.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition
Attenuating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Untrained Individuals
April 10, 2018by Michael Matthew Randone, MS, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast popular methods used to reduce muscle soreness. The article looks at caffeine, cold water therapy, BCAAs and aerobic exercise and briefly examines their efficacy in treating DOMS.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Fundamental Principles of Upper Body Training: Pushing, Pulling, and Pressing
August 27, 2018by Lee Burton, PhD, CSCS
Identify common misconceptions related to shoulder function and learn about the process of improving shoulder mobility, stability, and strength. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference, Lee Burton, PhD, provides easy-to-prescribe screens and exercise progressions to improve and maintain shoulder function.
Personal trainers Coaches
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May 15, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Jeremy Snyder, DPT, CSCS
Interventions for a Stable Shoulder Complex – Building a Solid Foundation
Personal trainers
Hip Rotators: Friend or Foe?
May 8, 2018by Michael Griffith, MS, PT, CSCS
Learn about the hip rotators as they relate to performance training. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference, Michael Griffith explains the limitations of the hip external rotators and how this can impede performance and lead to injury. This session will also provide eccentric drills and exercises for the hip rotators.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Critical Evaluation of the Wim Hof Method
March 20, 2021by John McNamara, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
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
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