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Developmental Model for Prospective Male and Female US Air Force Special Warfare Candidates: Part 1 – Background
July 28, 2023by John Mata, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F and Lauren Haydu
This article seeks to explain the differences between males and females in training and adaptations, as well as provide actionable guidelines to improve performance.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Principal Component Analysis of the Biomechanical Factors Associated with Performance during Cutting
September 25, 2021by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic highlights an investigation into the relationship between joint-based biomechanical variables in cutting and performance outcome during change-of-direction.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation
Injury Prevention in Youth Athletes: A Summary in 9 Key Points
May 24, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
Single-sport specialized training has led to an emerging risk of overuse injury and burnout. Here are nine things coaches and parents can do to minimize the risk of injury in youth athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Safety
Bridge: Core Training, with Joe Drake
May 4, 2018by Joe Drake, MS, HKC, NSCA-CPT, USAW
Joe Drake, owner of Gravity and Oxygen Fitness, discusses his philosophy on training the core and provides some examples.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Mental Toughness: What is it and How do we Train it?
September 24, 2018by Matthew A. Nein, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
In this video from the NSCA’s 2018 Coaches Conference, sports performance coordinator from Salisbury University, Matt Nein, describes what mental toughness is, skills associated with mental toughness, and how to develop this attribute in athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Program design
Maximal Sprint Performance in Male Youth: Predicting Factors, Training Stimuli, and Performance Outcomes
May 24, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
Learn about the anthropometric, kinematic, kinetic, and asymmetric variables that contribute to sprint performance, as well as how a coach can design effective speed development programs for male youth athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science
Primed, Locked, and Loaded to Move
August 19, 2018by Diane Vives, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Diane Vives, MS, CSCS,*D, FMS, presented during the NSCA's 2014 Movement Performance Clinic on the importance of moving well, and on designing circuits with movement quality.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
The Application of Post-activation Potentiation Methods to Improve Sprint Speed
December 3, 2018by Yann Le Meur
The use of conditioning activities at maximal and sub-maximal intensities can increase subsequent sprint speed. This infographic describes how individuals’ responses can differ and suggestions to optimize post-activation potentiation (PAP) methods.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
The Intensity of Hockey Games in the NHL: Speeds and Distances Covered in Experienced NHL Players
January 26, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic presents data of the speeds and distances that experienced National Hockey League (NHL) players traveled over the course of 11 seasons.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Recovery and Regeneration
May 8, 2018by Brandon Marcello, PhD, CSCS*D
Most of us are on the right track but on the wrong train with regard to recovery and regeneration, Brandon Marcello says in this lecture from the 2015 Coaches Conference. Join Brandon as he discusses recovery as the road to regeneration.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
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