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Effects of Plyometric Training on Sports Performance
May 1, 2017
Plyometric training is a series of explosive bodyweight resistance exercises using the stretch-shortening cycle of the muscle fiber to enhance physical capacities, such as speed, strength, and power. These physiological measures translate to improved performance in many sports, including court-based sports, field sports, and water sports.
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Redefine the Run: 2020 and Beyond
November 25, 2019
In this session from the NSCA’s 2019 Tactical Annual Training, Rob Stanley, a physiologist for the United States Army, reviews historical perspectives of researching the run, current research, and contemporary approaches to training. He also demonstrates current application of 2D kinematic/kinetic feedback, accelerometer, and survey feedback.
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Programming for Special Populations – A Practical Case Study
February 12, 2021
This article reviews the recommended exercise prescription the author uses when training special populations.
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How to Minimize the Risks Associated with Intensive and Specialized Sports Training in Adolescent Females
October 15, 2018
Early sport specialization is often characterized by intensive training and is becoming increasingly common. Adolescent female athletes who train excessively and adopt poor diets are at risk of the female athlete triad, overuse injury, mental health issues, and overtraining.
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Kids Must Strength Train – A Call to Action
November 6, 2020
This article discusses the impact and importance of resistance training with kids on their mental and physiological health and well-being.
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Client Consultation
May 1, 2017
During the initial interview, the personal trainer and client assess compatibility, develop goals, and establish a client-trainer agreement.
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Cadavers in Motion
Have you ever struggled to understand anatomy photos in textbooks and apply those images to real-life movement? Check out celebrated movement specialist Dr. Grove Higgins lab demonstration from the 2019 Personal Trainers Virtual Conference.
Stability and the Squat: Front-Loaded versus Back-Loaded Squatting—Part 4
June 1, 2017
Squatting may be commonplace in the weight room, but proper execution of this great exercise is difficult. Strength and conditioning coaches will need to properly select exercises and cue their athletes in a way that not only allows for a proper stabilizing strategy to occur, but promotes it.
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Training Methods for the Hockey Athlete
July 29, 2012
Paul Goodman, MS, CSCS, USAW, spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about developing the hockey athlete.
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The 75-Yard Pursuit Run Performed by Law Enforcement Recruits – Percentile Rankings and Implications for Training
August 8, 2020
The purpose of this article is to present normative data that has been previously collected for the 75PR, use the data to create informed training practices, and support the need for further research of this particular topic in law enforcement.
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