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Unlock the Power of the Transverse Plane
May 9, 2018by Emily Splichal, PhD
It has been said that power lies within the transverse plane, but actually the frontal plane foot motion is what drives the transverse plane. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference, Emily Splichal reviews frontal plane foot movements and how they are coupled with transverse plane rotations of the lower extremity.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Run to Daylight
March 20, 2022by Developing Speed
This excerpt from Developing Speed demonstrates a fun drill aimed to develop the ability to make a cut step in response to a stimulus and to accelerate from this direction change.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Tracking Training Load and its Effect on Injury Risk and Fitness
September 9, 2019by Daniel Maupin, CSCS and Ben Schram, TSAC-F
The aim of this article is to provide those working with tactical populations an introduction into tracking training load to mitigate injury risk while concurrently optimizing fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Carbohydrate Periodization—Part 2: Time Carbohydrate Restriction
August 19, 2019by Mike Nelson
This is the second part of a two-part series that investigates the effects of dietary carbohydrate availability on exercise performance and how specifically timed restriction of carbohydrates may also paradoxically enhance exercise performance in the medium and long term.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Advanced Understanding of Olympic-Style Weightlifting for Sport
September 24, 2018by Antonio Squillante, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Some of the major misconceptions concerning Olympic-style weightlifting for sport are addressed in this article, providing evidence-based recommendations to better implement the snatch, clean and jerk, and their derivatives in the training of high school and collegiate athletes.
Coaches Program design
The Movement Perfection Process
May 10, 2018by Shawn Myszka, CSCS*D
According to Shawn Myszka, if we optimize on-field movement efficiency, we can maximize athletic performance. Shawn spoke during the NSCA's 2014 National Conference on the importance of mastering the fundamentals of movement. Don't just work to change strength characteristics, he says - change behavior because behavior becomes patterns.
Coaches Exercise Science Professional Development
Wildland Firefighter Job Task Analysis and Implications for Firefighters
August 17, 2018by Katie Sell, PhD, CSCS*D, TSAC-F
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 TSAC Conference, Katie Sell talks about the unique demands and skills required of wildland firefighters. Because wildland firefighters are involved in many different disciplines, Katie stresses the importance of fitness for not only job performance, but survival.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
General Physical Preparation Requirements for Swimmers
August 27, 2018by Keenan Robinson
Learn training principles for general physical preparation of swimmers, and understand how to utilize weekly planning to best aid in the expression of physical performance. Keenan Robinson also discusses how to differentiate between readiness strategies to best apply stress in this session from the NSCA’s 2017 National Conference.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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
Fri1030Keynote
May 17, 2018by DeMarcus Ware
NSCA Coach of the Year Awards and Keynote Speaker
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