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Training the Older Adult
May 14, 2021
Hayley Legg, the NSCA Provincial Director for Saskatoon and senior lecturer at St. Mary’s University in London, presents on training the older adult. This includes considerations during the aging process, training implications across the spectrum, and the role of the strength and conditioning practitioner.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Injury Prevention Independence Osteoporosis Osteopenia Sarcopenia Postural Control
Considerations for Velocity-Based Training – The Instruction to Move “as Fast as Possible” is Less Effective than a Target Velocity
January 13, 2020
This infographic summarizes a study that analyzed performance based on target velocity or coaching cue.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Infographics Coaching Cues Target Velocity
The Tribe Mindset – Developing a Meaningful Team Culture
The purpose of this article is to highlight some practical methods to develop a collectivist mindset that is unified around core team values. This article also covers how to translate those theoretical constructs into actionable development of a meaningful team culture.
Coaches Professional Development Relationships Purpose Lead by Example Consistency
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.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique running economy infographics
Facility Design Considerations for Tactical Populations
July 21, 2023
This article explains the specific considerations of building a tactical training space and how to maximize the potential of the dedicated space by having a stable of equipment that reflects the needs of the audience.
TSAC Facilitators Professional Development Tactical Facilitators Tactical Athletes HPOCs Facility Design
Low Intensity Alternatives for Strength and Hypertrophy
July 29, 2013
Jacob Wilson, PhD, CSCS,*D, presents at the NSCA's 2013 National Conference on the controversial topic of blood flow restriction training and its effects on strength and hypertrophy
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Hypertrophy Blood Flow Restriction BFR Low Intesity Alternative
Philosophy in Strength and Conditioning—Clarifying Coaching and Training Philosophy
May 29, 2017
Once strength and conditioning coaches have a better understanding of some of the differences between coaching and training philosophy, they can build their coaching philosophy and ensure it is a combination of both the “why” and “how.”
Coaches Program design Professional Development Coaching Philosophy Training Philosophy Strength and Conditioning Coach
Age-Specific Strength Training: Planning and Programming Resistance Training
November 12, 2018
In this session from the 2018 NSCA National Conference, Lance Walker talks about how to create and develop age-specific strength training programs for ages 9 – 18 and how the programs change and progress. He also discusses how to get the most out of each program for young individuals.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Long Term Athletic Development LTAD Youth Training Age Specific Training Strength Training
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