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NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines
June 1, 2017
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.
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Specialist Generalists; Performance Development for World-class MMA
March 18, 2019
Duncan French explains the strength and conditioning work with MMA fighters in both their aerobic and anaerobic capacities at the UFC Performance Institute in this 2018 National Conference video.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design MMA Duncan French Performance Development Aerobic Capacity Anaerobic Capacity Conditioning for Fighters
The Effects of Strength Training on Running Economy in Highly Trained Runners
May 1, 2017
A review of the literature concludes that a strength training program including low-intensity to high-intensity resistance exercises and plyometric exercises performed 2 – 3 times per week for 8 – 12 weeks is an appropriate strategy to improve running economy in highly trained middle- and long-distance runners.
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Multi-Joint Training versus Isolated Training for Core Development
June 1, 2017
Ground-based free weight lifts, especially the explosive Olympic-style lifts, are highly recommended for athletic conditioning for the core muscles. They can provide a moderately unstable stimulus to augment activation of the core and limb muscles, while still providing maximal or near maximal strength, velocity, and power output.
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Squat Development – A Universal Progression for Novice to Professional Athletes
November 6, 2025
This Personal Training Quarterly article presents alternative ways of teaching the squat technique. Visit NSCA online to read more on exercise science, health, and fitness.
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Rotational Power for the Everyday Athlete
January 26, 2020
With this hands-on session, David Otey discusses the anatomy and biomechanics of rotational training for the everyday athlete. Also covered is how to structure implementation of rotational training and establish parameters for any client.
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Anthropometry, Leverages, and Strength Training
February 25, 2019
This 2018 Personal Trainers Conference video features Lee Boyce going over the subject of anthropometry and the mechanics of the fundamental movements in strength training. Boyce describes the common issues you see and how to individualize movements for your clients.
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Bridge: Improving the Pro Agility Drill, with Loren Landow
June 1, 2017
Loren Landow, owner of Landow Performance in Denver, CO, demonstrates errors and coaching tips for the pro agility drill.
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Five Strategies for Developing your Clients' Mindset for Success
August 18, 2025
This Personal Training Quarterly article shares ways that personal trainers can help clients develop a growth mindset for success in their physical fitness. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and fitness news.
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