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Suspension Training

July 11, 2022by Strength Training

Article

This excerpt from Strength Training briefly describes the benefits of suspension training.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

Anthropometrical Considerations for Customizing the Squat Pattern

February 25, 2019by John State Rusin, DPT, PT, CSCS and Ryan Debell

Article

Proper form and biomechanical execution of the squat has been a long-debated subject in the fitness and sports performance industries. The following article describes a method to help determine an individual’s preferred squatting foot position, setup, and depth based on their unique hip anthropometrics for smarter, safer, and more optimized squatting.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation

Single-Leg and Double-Leg Training Implications for Basketball

April 20, 2018by Ramsey Nijem, MS, CSCS, RSCC

Article

Both unilateral and bilateral training should be used to optimally develop basketball players. This article compares single-leg and double-leg training options and provides considerations and potential implications for training basketball athletes.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

Influence of Perceptual-Cognitive Function on Movement Output

August 30, 2020by Developing Agility and Quickness, Second Edition

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This article briefly describes the importance of training perceptual-cognitive skills for faster performance.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 26: Kevin Cronin

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Kevin Cronin, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado College, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his career path, sources of quality information on social media, and the realities of working at a college that has both Division I and Division III sports.

Coaches Professional Development

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 22: Joel Raether

Podcast

Joel Raether, owner of Authentic Performance in Denver, CO, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how to get started and then progress as a strength and conditioning professional. Early on, it takes plenty of long hard hours to get to a high level in this profession, but as you find your way, you must find a balance between work and life. Developing relationships is the biggest part of moving forward and being successful with high level athletes.

Coaches Professional Development

Plantar Fasciitis – Stepping in the Right Direction

December 28, 2020by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Andrea Hernandez, Erika Hernandez, D’Angela Lucero, Andrea Barrera, Sandra Vega, and Sarahi Suarez

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The purpose of this article is to show athletes and coaches how plantar fasciitis is diagnosed, treated, and transitioned back to athletic training for the athlete.

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Normalizing Fitness Data

May 21, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments

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Field tests have become popular in applied exercise science and sport performance enhancement programs because of their simplicity and ability to generalize results. However, numerous confounding factors may influence the validity of test data from such evaluations.

Coaches Testing and Evaluation

The Prevalence of Muscle Dysmorphia in Adolescents and What to Look For

April 11, 2018by Nicholas Maruca, CSCS

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This article discusses what muscle dysmorphia is, the ways in which adolescents can fall victim to it, and how to intervene when body image becomes distorted.

Personal trainers Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

Mental Wellness Is Part of Performance Model

May 4, 2026by NSCA

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Mental health is changing across sports and human performance. See how strength and conditioning professionals can recognize, respond, refer, and use resources.

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