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Low-Intensity Steady-State Cardio
October 20, 2023
This article will explain the interference effect and provide a rationale for why low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular training may be a useful tool for those interested in improving their body composition.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Steady-State Cardio Interference Effect Fat Loss Aerobic
How to Utilize Contrast Training for Strength, Power, and Performance
January 1, 2021
The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to contrast training, including how it is defined, what variables are utilized, and examples of how to use it in training.
Personal trainers Program design Contrast Training Postactivation Potentiation Power Complex Training
Bodyweight Progression to the One-Arm Push-Up
October 29, 2016
Learn to identify and understand the key factors of movement competency and skill acquisition, and how to develop an effective motor learning process using foundational movement patterns. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference, Joe Sansalone explains how improving motor control and foundational movement patterns leads to optimal one-arm push-up skill acquisition.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design progressions bodyweight exercise strength and conditioning push-up
Include Closed-Chain and Open-Chained Core Exercises
December 26, 2020
This excerpt from Developing the Core briefly defines closed- and open-chain exercises and their respective roles in training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Closed-chain Exercise Open-chain Exercise Trunk Core Musculature
Dryside Training for Swimmers—Using Ropes to Increase Muscular Endurance
June 1, 2017
The exercises mentioned in this article are a small sampling of the drills available to the strength and conditioning coach when using rope drills. By adding these movements to a swimmer’s dryside training, swimmers can gain muscular endurance that will complement wetside training.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design NSCA Coach swimmers dryside training rope drills battling ropes
Push, Pull, and Propulsion – The 10-20-30-40 Concept
November 6, 2018
Jason Masek talks about how to implement and properly execute push, pull, and propulsion movement patterns and variations into athlete programming.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Athlete Programming Push Pull Movement Variation
Athlete Profiling: Choosing a Periodization System to Maximize Performance
July 30, 2012
In this video from the NSCAs National Conference 2012, Nick Winkleman discusses the use of periodization - its definition, considerations, using periodization profiles, and examples.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Periodization Athlete Performance Programming for Athletes Athlete Profiling
Choosing Exercises and the Daily Plan
July 30, 2012
Coach Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about how to choose the correct exercises and develop a comprehensive daily plan.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Programming Joe Kenn Training Plan
Order of Exercises: Training in a Fatigued State
May 1, 2015
Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC, spoke at the NSCA's National Conference about training and the impact of training in a fatigued state.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design conditioning power endurance fatigue
Bridge: Breathing is a Fundamental Mobility Pattern, with Dana Santas
September 17, 2018
Dana Santas demonstrates how to improve mobility and performance by reestablishing positive breathing patterns.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Breathing Mobility Functional Movement Fundamental Mobility Dana Santas
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