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The Strength and Conditioning Professional’s Role in Preventing Falls of Older Adults
June 1, 2017
This article reviews common risk factors for falls, discusses practical means to assess risks, and proposes training strategies and other avenues aimed at reducing the risk of falling in older adults.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Personal trainer fall prevention personal training for the elderly
Personal Training for the Sedentary Office Worker
April 2, 2015
No training program can completely eliminate the risk of cardiovascular disease or low back pain, but some steps can be taken to decrease the likelihood of being afflicted by either.
Personal trainers Program design preventing back pain personal trainers cardiovascular disease Low back pain
Rotational Movement Skills
August 25, 2023
The excerpt from Strength Training for Soccer describes the movements necessary for multidirectional speed.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Multidirectional Speed Acceleration Backpedaling Shuffle and Cut
Pickleball Training for Older Adults
April 1, 2016
An appropriately designed program with elements of safe resistance training that focuses on the upper back and external shoulder rotators and open agility technique training may improve agility on the pickleball court, decrease the injury risk of older pickleball players, and increase the self-confidence of these individuals on the court and in daily life.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design elderly older adults pickleball
Enhancing Motor Learning with Sled Training
November 1, 2012
Sled exercises provide a training stimulus that closely mimics real-world physical demands of sports. This article provides examples of how to implement sled training into a program.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design personal trainer sled workouts power sled motor skills sled drag sled push prowler sled training
Dynamic Warm-Ups for the Land-Based Athlete
August 24, 2018
One way to potentially lower an athlete’s susceptibility to injury is a proper warm-up protocol. Warm-ups can potentially aid in injury prevention as a result of optimized movement preparation, and it can also reduce muscle soreness and improve performance.
Coaches Program design Dynamic Warm-Ups Static Stretching Static vs Dynamic Stretching Programming Warm-Ups
Why Youth Strength and Conditioning Matters
June 1, 2017
Providing a safe and effective youth strength and conditioning program is only the foundation of their long-term athletic development.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Youth Training Srength and Conditioning Coaching LTAD Athletic Development
The Importance of Protein for Athletes
June 1, 2017
The goal of this article is to help strength and conditioning professionals properly educate clients on how protein can go a long way in assisting them in achieving their health and fitness goals.
Coaches Nutrition protein for athletes high-protein diet paleo diet NSCA Coach nutrition for athletes
Early Sport Specialization Versus Diversification in Youth Athletes
December 1, 2013
The purpose of this article is to discuss the different opinions regarding the validity of early sport specialization as opposed to diversification, specifically the effect these two methods have on injuries, motor development, skill acquisition, and social and psychological aspects.
Coaches Program design Personal Trainers long-term athletic development Youth training guidelines NSCA Coach
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