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Back Off: Strong Backs from Rehabilitation to Performance
October 1, 2019by Robin Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D
From the 2019 Tactical Annual Training, Rob Orr, co-lead of Bond University’s Tactical Research Unit, explains how the backs of tactical personnel can be compromised. He also details the systems that affect the back and how to construct programs to optimize physical conditioning and reconditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance in Team Sports
May 4, 2018by Iñigo Mujika, PhD
In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 National Conference, Iñigo Mujika explains the scientific basis of tapering and peaking in sports, and the effects of manipulating training components during the taper process. Mujika provides the scientific background and examples of tapering and peaking for a league format competition and a major tournament in team sports.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Retain Your Clients by Providing a Great Experience
December 18, 2022by Jim Cleveland, CSCS
This article explains different ways personal trainers can successfully retain their clients through coaching, accountability, attentiveness, knowledge, and service.
Personal trainers Professional Development
Effects of Instability on Force and Velocity
December 4, 2019by Developing the Core
This article discusses the effects of instability on force and velocity throughout the body.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Training the Arm Swing for High Performance
May 17, 2024by Nicholas Mortensen, PhD, CSCS, USAW
This article explains the connections between the upper and lower body and their influence on performance and recovery strategies in sprinting.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
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September 19, 2019by Loren Chiu, PhD, CSCS
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Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches
Resistance Exercise Considerations for Load Carriage
May 8, 2020by Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D
This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Annual Program of Strength and Conditioning for High School Wrestlers
September 27, 2024by W. Jeffrey Armstrong, PhD, CSCS, and Charles Lambert, PhD, USAW
This article seeks to provide a sample periodized program plan that will progress wrestlers for multiple years while considering the diverse individual needs and weight class-specific goals.
Coaches Program design Professional Development
Incorporating Variety with Bulgarian Bags
April 4, 2018by Julie Boggess and Brian Jones PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article presents ways to add variety to workouts using Bulgarian Bags as an alternative to kettlebells. It also provides an effective sample Bulgarian Bag program.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Needs Analysis for Injury Prevention
May 21, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
By understanding the means by which athletes encounter risk, strength and conditioning professionals can integrate exercise programs that may offset one of the steps toward injuries.
Coaches Program design
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