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Practical Applications and Future Directions of Electromyography use in Tactical Populations
November 23, 2020by Katherine Balfany, CSCS and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article reviews electromyography (EMG) procedures as well as provides examples of how EMG data analysis has been used in tactical populations.
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Potential for Using the Reactive Strength Index (Rsi) to Decrease Injury Risk and Improve Operational Performance in UK Firefighters
November 22, 2024by Lee Brown, MSC, CSCS, CSPS, TSAC-F, RSCC, and Scott Caulfield, MA, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*E
This article provides considerations for preparing firefighters
for the physical and psychological demands of their job, including pre-operational work specific training during their rest times.
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Nutrition Research Column – Unlocking the “Pink” Competitive Edge with Astaxanthin
November 3, 2025by Sheyla Leon, Karen Hecht, PhD, and Drew E. Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This TSAC Report article highlights resilience and recovery with the performance-enhancing benefits of astaxanthin. Visit NSCA online to learn more about nutrition, resistance training, and tactical athletes
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Trainer Tips: Get the Most from your Session
May 24, 2018
Trainer Tips are infographics designed to help you, an NSCA professional, educate clients and promote your services. These member-only resources can be used for client education, motivation, and promotion.
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Developing a Career in Academia
June 8, 2018by Chad Kerksick, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Are you interested in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning research? Chad Kerksick, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at the University of New Mexico, provides insight into some of the advantages and disadvantages of a career in academia. Kerksick talks about how to choose a path, and the different types of academic jobs available today.
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Dryside Training for Swimmers—Using Ropes to Increase Muscular Endurance
June 20, 2018by Chris Myers, MS, CISSN
The exercises mentioned in this article are a small sampling of the drills available to the strength and conditioning coach when using rope drills. By adding these movements to a swimmer’s dryside training, swimmers can gain muscular endurance that will complement wetside training.
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Applying Dumbbell Exercises to Football Players’ Training Programs
April 19, 2018by Allen R. Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA
This article describes how to use dumbbell exercises in the training programs for football athletes. It includes sample programs for skill position athletes and big skill position athletes.
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Intensity and Volume by Drill Type
June 8, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
Coaches can use drills to improve quickness and agility. The training session can improve the specific areas needed to increase performance results by setting up appropriate intensity levels, duration of drills, recovery periods, and volume of drills.
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Sleep Hygiene Strategies for Tactical Athletes
April 24, 2018by Canaan Heard, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Tactical athletes, due to the nature of their jobs, may have sleeping problems (such as falling asleep and/or staying asleep) which is indicative of poor sleep quality. This article shares sleep hygiene strategies that can help tactical athletes achieve better rest.
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Blood Biomarkers of Overtraining Syndrome
September 4, 2025by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CSSD
This Personal Training Quarterly article discusses blood biomarker monitoring as a vital tool in overtraining syndrome diagnostics and recovery. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.
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