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German Volume Training
June 19, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
A study that investigated the effect of modified German volume training on muscular hypertrophy and strength concluded that the modified German volume training program is no more effective than performing five sets per exercise for increasing muscle hypertrophy and strength. To maximize hypertrophic training effects, it is recommended that 4 – 6 sets per exercise be performed.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Bridge: Sleep and Recovery, with Jeff Nichols
May 4, 2018by Jeff Nichols, CSCS
Sleep and recovery can be key to athletic performance. Jeff Nichols from Virginia High Performance discusses strategies to encourage athletes to improve their sleep habits.
Coaches Exercise Science
New Paradigm for Personal Trainers Seeking Excellence
May 8, 2018
"Can personal trainers cure disease?" Phil Kaplan asks during the 2014 Personal Trainers Conference as he talks about shifting the perception of personal trainers towards something greater. What if personal trainers addressed the largest market in a way that they have never been helped before? Join Phil as he discusses big ideas.
Coaches
Practical Exercises for Rotational Power
May 7, 2018by Mark Watts, MEd, MS, CSCS, RSCC
One of the most difficult challenges for strength and conditioning professionals is incorporating non-traditional movements to develop explosive power in a team setting. In this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference, Mark Watts will review several unique exercises in multiple planes of motion to develop explosive power using a variety of equipment.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Becoming a Personal Trainer
May 17, 2018by Amy B. Thompson
Amy B. Thompson speaks at the 2014 National Conference on Becoming a Personal Trainer. Part 1 of this video series covers various location opportunities available to personal training including clinical, commercial, corporate, collegiate, community, and home-based training.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines
June 11, 2018by NSCA
The NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines is intended to help identify areas of risk exposure, increase safety and decrease the likelihood of injuries that might lead to claims, and ultimately improve the standard of care being offered. This is a valuable resource for every strength and conditioning coach.
Coaches Organization and Administration
Supporting Periodizational Models for Speed Development
May 7, 2018by Boo Schexnayder
In this session from the NSCA's 2016 National Conference, Boo Schexnayder demonstrates how to effectively design long-term and short-term programs for speed development. Schexnayder explains how to effectively periodize strength training in a manner that supports speed development, as well as how to use speed and power training as a neural integration tool to enhance strength development.
Coaches Program design
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September 19, 2019by Ed Yong, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
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5 Reaction Drills to Build Quickness
May 22, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
This book excerpt provides examples of quickness drills that may improve the ability to identify a specific stimulus and to respond quickly and appropriately.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 17: Andy Galpin
Andy Galpin, Associate Professor and Co-Director of Center for Sports Performance at Cal State Fullerton, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the roles of science and technology in sport.
Coaches Professional Development
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