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The Prevalence of Muscle Dysmorphia in Adolescents and What to Look For
April 11, 2018by Nicholas Maruca, CSCS
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
Periodization is Dead, or is it?
May 13, 2019by Greg Haff, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Former President of the NSCA Greg Haff talks about how views on periodization have changed, and the importance of periodization for coaches and athletes to see consistent performance, in this 2018 National Conference video.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Transfer of Training for Agility
Traditional lower-body resistance exercise alone may not be an optimal means of developing agility. Further, the effectiveness of straight-sprint training on agility performance has not been well established. In contrast, jump training, including loaded jump squats and horizontal and lateral jumps, holds promise.
Coaches Program design
Value of Omega-3s for Youth Athletes
May 14, 2018
Dr. Lonnie Lowery spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about the value of incorporating omega-3 fatty acids into the nutrition of youth athletes.
Coaches
Child’s Play: FUNdamental Warm-Up Games for All Sports
January 11, 2021by Ashley Jones, MSC, CSCS, RSCC*E
From the 2020 NSCA Coaches Conference, Ashley Jones, Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Houston SaberCats Major League Rugby team, presents a high-energy hands-on presentation highlighting fun warm-up games coaches can implement with their athletes.
Coaches Program design
Recovery Methods for the Tactical Athlete
May 7, 2018by Bryan Mann, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D
Learn how to identify the risks to an athlete’s health and safety associated with overtraining, as well as how to help the athlete to return to normal when they have reached overtraining/fatigue. Bryan Mann, PhD, discusses recovery methods for the tactical athlete in this talk from the 2016 NSCA TSAC Annual Training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Safety
Balancing High Operational Load While Sustaining Conditioning for Law Enforcement Officers
April 25, 2018by Shane David Irving
Specialist law enforcement resources are under constant strain to maintain operational and organizational outcomes. The high operational tempo disturbs many functions including skill enhancement, personal development, work/life balance, and time for physical conditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Milk – A Multi-Faceted Food
December 4, 2019by Kelsey Thornton, Tim Piper, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Joseph Allen, CSCS
This article discusses the macronutrients and micronutrients that are in milk and provides information to help athletes better comprehend the benefits of consuming milk as part of their nutritional intake.
Coaches Nutrition
Fitness aboard a Canadian Patrol Frigate
December 26, 2023by Yannick Laflamme, MHK, CSCS, and Étienne Chassé, MSc, CSEP-SEP
This article will focus primarily on the physical fitness considerations of sailors aboard Canadian Patrol Frigates while out at sea.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Low-Intensity Steady-State Cardio
November 17, 2023by Kurt McDowell, MS, CSCS
This article will explain the interference effect and provide a rationale for why low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular training may be a useful tool for those interested in improving their body composition.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
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