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Lactate Threshold and Maximal Exercise Performance
August 23, 2018by Developing Endurance
Scientific research has identified lactate threshold (LT) and maximal exercise performance as being very important contributors to endurance performance. A well-designed endurance training program can lead to improvement in both LT and maximal exercise performance within a single season and from season to season.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Two-Arm Kettlebell Swing
May 18, 2018by Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, 3rd Edition With Online Video
Read a step-by-step description of how to perform the two-arm kettlebell swing, in this exclusive excerpt from the book Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training-3rd Edition With Online Video, published by Human Kinetics.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Core Strength and Functionality with Loaded Carries
April 20, 2018by Scott J. Butcher, PHD,PT and John State Rusin, DPT, PT, CSCS
What training approaches are efficient and effective at developing functionality and resiliency at the core? The answer lies within an intelligent, systemic, multi-method approach to training the core, including an eclectic set of training tools to individualize specific needs of athletes.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Core Exercises for Ice Hockey
May 22, 2018by Developing the Core
Focusing on developing the core muscles in a strength and conditioning program for ice hockey players can improve performance of movements on the ice.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Thurs0900Triplett_Blyn
May 17, 2018by Travis Triplett, PhD, CSCS,*D, USAW, FNSCA & Liane Blyn, ATC, CSCS
Classroom to Weight Room: Partnering Education with Coaching Application in the Collegiate Setting
Coaches
Tapering and Peaking
April 22, 2019by Developing Endurance: pp. 51-52
This excerpt from Developing Endurance goes over tapering and peaking in aerobic training for competition.
Coaches Program design
Functional Core Assessment
October 11, 2019by Developing the Core
This excerpt from Developing the Core discusses two testing methods that may predict a strong or weak core based on how well the participant completes the task.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Testing and Evaluation
Bridge: Appropriate Squat Progress for the Everyday Athlete, with Mandy Nice
January 22, 2019by Mandy Nice, NSCA-CPT
The squat is one of the most essential movements in life and performance. In this Bridge video, Mandy Nice goes over the proper progressions for individuals to successfully and safely perform the squat.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Considerations for Donating Blood, Platelets, and Plasma
April 9, 2018by Dawn M. Weatherwax, ATC, RD, CSCS, CSSD
If one is a very active individual or a competitive athlete, what are the positives and negatives of donating blood, platelets, and plasma?
Personal trainers Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Omega-3 Intake—Its Impact on Health and Muscle
April 9, 2018by Dawn M. Weatherwax, ATC, RD, CSCS, CSSD
Omega-3 fatty acids not only have positive impacts on the eyes, heart, brain, and joints, but also on muscle tissue. Omega-3 is a very important nutrient that can help an individual achieve optimal health and performance.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition
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