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Considerations for Donating Blood, Platelets, and Plasma
April 9, 2018by Dawn M. Weatherwax, ATC, RD, CSCS, CSSD
If one is a very active individual or a competitive athlete, what are the positives and negatives of donating blood, platelets, and plasma?
Personal trainers Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Physical Preparation for Academy Training Specific to Female Law Enforcement Recruits
February 19, 2022by Erika Viramontes, Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, FN, Joe Dulla, Robin Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D, and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article will detail example resistance training and aerobic conditioning sessions that could be used by a female recruit in the lead-up to their academy program.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Conjugate Periodization
August 29, 2018by Matthew R. Wenning, MS
Coach and powerlifter Matt Wenning, MS, discusses the benefits of conjugate periodization in this talk from the NSCA's 2013 Coaches Conference.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Principle-Based Program Design—A Practical, Step-By-Step Guide
April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
Although most resources on program design review the foundational scientific principles of training, they often fail to provide practical strategies that strength and conditioning professionals need in order to apply these principles successfully. To help bridge the gap between science and application, this article provides a simple and practical, step-by-step system for applying the scientific principles of training into the program design process.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Deadlifts and Deadshifts: Recovery Based Strategies in Program Design
May 4, 2018by Michol Dalcourt
Michol Dalcourt spoke at the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference on recovery-based strategies in program design, and how this approach can benefit clients.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Conditioning Preparation for Multi-Stage Events – The Example of the Marathon des Sables – Part 1
October 13, 2025by Gary Stebbing, PGDIP, CSCS,*DCoaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Legal Issues Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Case Study: Sleep and Injury in Elite Soccer
June 19, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
Is there a link between sleep and injury occurrence? This infographic summarizes a case study that examines the link between sleep and injury occurrence in an elite male soccer player.
Coaches Exercise Science
Sport Compression Socks: Effects on Performance after Long-Haul Air Travel
March 15, 2019by Yann Le Meur
This infographic gives an insight into the use of compression socks, and its physiological effects on an individual during long travel.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science
Static Stretching and Performance
September 24, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
Some research has found that static stretching can have detrimental effects on subsequent performance. This is not to say that static stretching should be eliminated from an athlete’s program, but it should be sensibly incorporated into the daily training regimen since chronic stretching can enhance the range of motion around a joint and potentially improve strength and power performance.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Analysis of “Fad Diets” and Alternatives for Optimal Athletic Performance
June 4, 2018by Amanda Poppleton, RD
Not all diets are appropriate for every population and this is especially true of an athlete who is expected to train and perform at a high level. Learn about the negatives of fad diets, potential pitfalls, and realistic dietary guidelines for athletes.
Coaches Nutrition
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