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Periodization is Dead, or is it?
May 13, 2019
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 Greg Haff Periodization Performance Strength and Conditioning
Ice Hockey
June 24, 2022
This excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness highlights the high-intensity, reactive agility hockey players require, and provides two agility drills that challenge that skill.
Coaches Program design Ice Hockey Reactive Agility Change of Direction
Elastic Bands – Resisted and Assisted?
August 4, 2023
This excerpt from Developing Power explains how to use bands for variable resistance training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Variable Resistance Training Bands Stretch-Shortening Cycle
Considerations for Ruck Injury Prevention in the Low Back
April 1, 2017
Given the high prevalence of injuries that occur during rucking, implementing an injury prevention program is paramount. Disseminating information on proper injury prevention training methods and reducing the risk of ruck-related back injuries can improve overall mission readiness with minimal lost training time.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease low back injury tactical strength and conditioning TSAC-F Ruck training
A Critical Evaluation of Military-Centric Physical Performance Optimization Programs
April 2, 2016
In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Brad Nindl provides an overview the current state-of-the-art physical performance optimization programs, and recommendations for program design based on these programs.
TSAC Facilitators Program design tactical strength and conditioning military training military fitness tsac-f tsac
Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Athletic, General, and Clinical Populations
August 14, 2020
The goal of this brief review is to describe what classifies as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and summarize the potential benefits for various populations: athletic, general, and clinical.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design HIIT Maximal Aerobic Capacity Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Tabata
The Use of Velocity-Based Training in Sports
February 9, 2014
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 Coaches Conference, Dr. Bryan Mann addresses velocity-based training (VBT) in sports. Dr. Mann defines VBT as "the use of various devices that measure displacement and time" as he describes each device and its ability.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design velocity based training VBT Bryan Mann Strength and Conditioning Sports Performance
Max Effort Training for Tactical Populations
April 30, 2016
Examine the benefits of heavy effort training and where it fits in a tactical training program. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Matt Wenning explains a safe and effective approach to training tactical athletes using maximum effort training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design research strength and conditioning Dr. Brian Schilling data real life application athletic development
What We Say Matters - Uncovering the Truth about Cueing
July 30, 2014
People's attention span is limited, cautions Nick Winkelman in this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference. Join Nick as he talks about not inundating your athletes and clients with information, and tailoring your cueing to their individual needs.
Coaches Program design Strength and Conditioning Coach Coaching Ques Ques for Exercise Technique 2014-National-Conference
Exercise Physiology 101 – What Every Personal Trainer Should Know
December 8, 2019
The purpose of this article is to help both personal trainers and clients with seven main concepts within exercise physiology that will improve training effectiveness and assist in explaining the body’s response to exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Exercise Physiology Stroke Volume Hydration EPOC Resistance Training Bone Density Aerobic Exercise
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