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Respiratory Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training

November 12, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition

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This Kinetic Select from NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition gives a brief overview of respiratory adaptations, and how aerobic interventions of duration and intensity can be used for specific adaptations for endurance training.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design

Milk – A Multi-Faceted Food

December 4, 2019by Kelsey Thornton, Tim Piper, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Joseph Allen, CSCS

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This article discusses the macronutrients and micronutrients that are in milk and provides information to help athletes better comprehend the benefits of consuming milk as part of their nutritional intake.

Coaches Nutrition

Overcoming Challenges Associated with Training Youth Athletes

April 21, 2018by Ryan T. McClure, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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Strength and conditioning professionals must be proactive in fighting the challenges associated with time constraints and overtraining with their youth athletes. By applying the strategies explained in this article, a strength and conditioning professional can help a youth athlete perform at a high level when it matters the most.

Coaches Program design

How to Ask for a Raise in Strength & Conditioning

March 5, 2025by NSCA

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Feeling uneasy about asking for a raise? Discover practical strategies to showcase your worth in strength & conditioning and build a solid case for better pay.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development

Fueling with a Purpose—Prevention and Treatment of Relative Eating Disorder in Male and Female Athletes

April 20, 2018by Kelsee Gomes, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, CLT

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As the prevalence of disordered eating in sport continues to increase, sports dietitians and all medical personnel must learn to identify it properly and follow evidence-based practice, including sound judgment, when treating athletes with these issues.

Coaches Nutrition Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

Include Closed-Chain and Open-Chained Core Exercises

December 28, 2020by Developing the Core

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This excerpt from Developing the Core briefly defines closed- and open-chain exercises and their respective roles in training.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design

Supplemental Land Training Considerations for the Recreational Surfer

August 9, 2022by Eamon Campbell, CSCS

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This article outlines some programming considerations for the recreational surfer.

Personal trainers Program design

Energy Dynamics During Exercise

June 15, 2018by Developing Endurance

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Knowing when to train and how much time to devote to training each of the three energy systems is an important ingredient of success in endurance sports. This knowledge is also reflected in a well-designed and scientifically-based training plan.

Coaches Exercise Science

Ice Hockey Special Considerations – The Goaltenders

March 3, 2023by Tammy Kovaluk, CSCS

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The purpose of this article is to investigate a few important considerations for the ice hockey goaltender: common injuries, specific physical characteristics and conditioning, and the mental game.

Coaches Program design

Training Program Considerations for Endurance Runners

May 22, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design

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This article contains examples of how to periodize training programs to help aerobic endurance athletes reach their peak condition at the appropriate time of the year.

Coaches Exercise Science Program design
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