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High-Intensity Resistance and High-Impact Training and Bone Mineral Density—a Narrative Review: Part 1
May 6, 2019
High-Intensity Resistance and High-Impact Training and Bone Mineral Density—a Narrative Review: Part 1
Coaches Program design Resistance Training High Intensity Training HIIT High Impact Training
Beyond Reps and Sets – Strength and Conditioning Coaches Guide to Implementing Self-Determination Theory into Practice
May 6, 2022
The purpose of this article is to provide strength and conditioning coaches with practical knowledge from the framework of self-determination theory to facilitate student-athlete motivation within the weight room across varying sports.
Coaches Exercise Science Professional Development Self-Determination Theory Motivation Autonomy Psychology
Acceleration and Deceleration Mechanics
June 5, 2020
This excerpt breaks down the optimal positions of the body during acceleration and deceleration.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Acceleration Deceleration Ground Reaction Forces Agility Change of Direction
Run to Daylight
March 18, 2022
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 Acceleration Change of Direction Force Cut Step
Considerations for Specialist Tactical Law Enforcement Officers during Long-Term Special Events
April 1, 2016
The lack of specific training for tactical athletes during long deployments poses a significant issue. This article addresses mitigation strategies that can help them perform at their best and reduce the risk of injury.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design deployment training Detraining long-term deployment tactical fitness
Assessment and Testing of Specific Endurance in Soccer Players
April 1, 2013
The focus of this article is to describe the physiological needs of soccer athletes and then provide assessments for testing endurance of athletes of various ages, abilities, and genders.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation fitness assessment aerobic endurance performance testing Soccer training
Working with Elite Athletic Women’s Menstrual Cycle
May 19, 2023
The purpose of this article is to share the importance of the menstrual cycle’s effects on elite athlete performance, and how these effects should influence the training and recovery of high-performing athletic women.
Coaches Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Menstrual Cycle Follicular Phase Luteal Phase Thermoregulation
Betaine as an Ergogenic Aid
July 1, 2013
This article addresses emerging research that both supports and refutes betaine’s capacity to promote muscular adaptations.
Coaches Nutrition muscle supplements ergogenic aids Betaine supplementation
Motivational Climate and Strength and Conditioning Coach-Athlete Relationships in the Weight Room
June 1, 2017
The four components of the coach-athlete relationship are closeness, commitment, complementarity, and co-orientation. Coaches should seek to deeply understand the value of each category and how to maximize these reciprocal characteristics with their athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Organization and Administration sport psychology motivation coaching strength coach NSCA Coach
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