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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

Implications of Aerobic Fitness on Firefighters’ Occupational Performance, Health, and Risk of Injury

March 20, 2021by Emily Langford, Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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The purpose of this article is to discuss the health and occupational implications of firefighters not currently meeting the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) aerobic capacity recommendations.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design

How Much Protein Do Resistance Training Athletes Need?

January 15, 2019by Michael T. Nelson, PhD, CSCS,*D

Article

Consumption of dietary protein by athletes is a common intervention to maximize gains in muscle and strength, and to improve body composition. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current research on the optimal amount of dietary protein for resistance training athletes.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition

Trainer Tips: Get the Most from your Session

May 24, 2018

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Trainer Tips are infographics designed to help you, an NSCA professional, educate clients and promote your services. These member-only resources can be used for client education, motivation, and promotion.

Personal trainers Exercise Technique

Post-Concussion Effects on Neurocognitive Performance in Tactical Athletes

April 24, 2018by Joseph Kardouni and Dennis Scofield, CSCS, TSAC-F

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Concussion is a concerning injury and recovery can last days, weeks, or even months. Becoming familiar with post-concussion symptoms and the ensuing health-related sequelae is essential for those aiming to optimize the physical performance of tactical athletes.

TSAC Facilitators Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

Foot Conditioning for Athletic Performance

September 30, 2022by Jennifer Wilson, MSC, CSCS

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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

Military Fitness Research, 2017

June 25, 2018by Guy Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D

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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 64th Annual Meeting was held in Denver, CO May 30 – June 3, 2017. Overall, there were more than 50 presentations with a military focus, an indication of the importance of this research. The following is a review of some of the presented research.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science

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

Importance of Core Development for Soccer Players

May 23, 2025by Agustin Garcia Jr., and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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The purpose of this article is to examine the critical role of core stability in soccer performance.

Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation

Gravitational Running and the Tactical Athlete

February 4, 2020by Nicholas Barringer, PhD, RD, CSCS,*D, Erik Serrano, and Joseph Kardouni

Article

The purpose of this article is to review various gravitational running (GR) techniques from an evidence-based approach, then recommend whether to include GR techniques in the training of tactical athletes.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
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