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A Mindful Lift – Benefits of Mindful Meditation in Strength and Conditioning – Part 2
March 6, 2021by Meagan Wilson, Elizabeth Hope, and Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Part 2 of this article series explores the possible benefits of mindful meditation for coach development as well as how it can improve reflective practice and the coach-athlete relationship.
Coaches Professional Development
The Value of Resistance Bands as a Training Modality
December 18, 2025by Allen Hedrick, MS, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
This PTQ article provides a review of the practical and the physiological benefits that resistance bands can provide. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news, exercise science and athletic performance.
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How to Manipulate Rest Intervals to Maximize Strength Training Effectiveness
July 28, 2023by Anthony Mortara, EdD, CSCS
This article will review the latest evidence regarding optimal rest intervals, and the science behind them.
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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
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.
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Approaching Group Fitness Using a Classroom Framework – An Examination of Best Practices in a Collegiate Physical Education Activity Strength and Conditioning Course
August 29, 2023by Kevin Fisher, PhD, CSCS, TSAC-F, Dr Richard Ferkel, PhD, and Benjamin Rollenhagen
The purpose of this article is to describe the content and format of a collegiate introductory strength and conditioning course to induce behavioral changes in college students for lifelong physical activity and fitness.
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Sat1300Sandoval
May 14, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Bo Sandoval, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
Explosive Techniques for the Mixed Marital Artist
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Bridge: Client-Trainer Dynamic, with Brandi Binkley
May 4, 2018by Brandi Binkley, MS
Brandi Binkley, the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, shares her thoughts on the relationship between clients and personal trainers.
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Why Strength and Conditioning Coaches Should Take Play Seriously
March 31, 2018by Rick Howard MEd, CSCS,*D
Athletic performance can be enhanced through the use of implementing various unstructured, semi-structured, and structured play from the 12 types of play. These can be performed in the weight room, at a sports practice, or even at home.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Quantifying Training and Competition Load
August 11, 2021by NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science highlights the importance of quantifying training load for both programming and monitoring an athlete’s progression or regression over time.
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