This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition discusses carbohydrate loading strategies for athletes to achieve optimal athletic performance.
Personal trainersCoachesNutritionCarbohydrate LoadingGlycogenSupersaturation
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning.
The administration and measurement of youth power development has become more available and familiar with the advances of technology. This excerpt introduces varieties of testing and administration practices to assess power in the youth population.
Personal trainersCoachesProgram designTesting and EvaluationPowerDeveloping PowerYouth TrainingLTADhs-coaching
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 trainersTSAC FacilitatorsCoachesTesting and EvaluationCoreSEBTSingle-Leg Squat Test
This article is a personal perspective on utilizing the Functional Movement System (FMS) as a tool to identify potential problems and function efficiently on a large group scale to reduce the risk of injuries.
TSAC FacilitatorsProgram designTesting and EvaluationFMSInjury ReductionMovement PatternsMilitaryTSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to identify considerations that are to be taken into account when designing and implementing an annual training program for firefighters, as well as to discuss strategies for implementation.