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Single-Leg and Double-Leg Training Implications for Basketball
January 1, 2015
Both unilateral and bilateral training should be used to optimally develop basketball players. This article compares single-leg and double-leg training options and provides considerations and potential implications for training basketball athletes.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design single-leg training basketball conditioning double-leg training bilateral training Unilateral training
Nutritional Strategies to Balance Exercise-Induced Inflammation
April 1, 2014
While acute inflammation is a normal response to high-intensity training, chronic inflammation results in depressed immunity and impaired muscle response. Learn about nutritional strategies to help balance exercise-induced inflammation to optimize performance outcomes.
Coaches Nutrition Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease strength and conditioning inflammation diet sport nutrition
Muscle Growth
June 19, 2020
This article briefly explains the two principles necessary for muscle growth.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Hypertrophy Hyperplasia Muscle Size Resistance Training Dietary Patterns
Tips for Selling More Personal Training to Prospective Clients: From Personal Experience
December 26, 2020
This article walks personal trainers through how to present a program for the common goals and what to do if the process does not produce a sale.
Personal trainers Professional Development Body Composition Athletic Performance Pain Mitigation Sales
Risk-Benefit Considerations for Deadlifting in Rehabilitating Low-Back Injuries
April 30, 2025
This article highlights the key benefits of deadlifts in exercise therapy, addressing the often-overlooked issue of low-back pain in strength and conditioning.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Workout Injury Joint Health Resistance training Lumbar Spine posterior-chain rehabilitation exercise Low-Back Injury Weight Lifting Exercise Therapy Deadlift
Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Triathletes
November 12, 2018
Triathlons are unique compared to other sports as athletes are required to master three distinct disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. This article lays out a training program that focuses on a balance between strength training and sport training to avoid overtraining and overuse injuries and to maximize performance in a multi-sport athlete.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design Triathlete Multi-Sport Athlete Running Cycling Swimming
7 Line Drills to Improve Agility
May 1, 2017
Line drills can be an excellent way for athletes to improve their footwork, speed, and coordination. This article contains examples of several easy-to-implement line drills.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design line drills agility drills speed drills
Common Injuries in Ice Hockey – Strength and Conditioning Considerations
October 6, 2023
This article will focus on three common areas of injuries that occur with ice hockey players and some recommended strategies for the strength and conditioning professional.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Ice Hockey Acromioclavicular Joint Adductor Strain Mobility Medial Collateral Ligament
Nutrition Professionals
June 1, 2017
All sports nutrition professionals should be able to answer basic nutrition questions. However, athletes with complex nutrition issues should be referred to the appropriate resource as explained in this book excerpt.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition sports dietitian registered dietitian registered dietitian nutritionist RD RDN sports nutrition coach
TSAC Report – January 2020 Research Column
August 28, 2020
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 communities.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation Carbohydrates Soldier Task Performance Firefighters SWAT Law Enforcement Tactical Performance
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