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Run and Cut

October 1, 2021

Article

This excerpt from Developing Speed describes an agility drill that aims to develop change of direction.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Agility Speed Change-of-Direction Acceleration

Core Development through the Use of Sled Training

April 2, 2016

Article

Using the sled closely mimics real-time sports performance movements and activities because of the horizontal resistance opposing the vertical movements typically seen in a weight room setting. This article highlights a variety of sled training exercises designed to target the core musculature.

Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design personal training core training Sled training

Why Youth Strength and Conditioning Matters

June 1, 2017

Article

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

Upper Body Power in Mixed Martial Arts

March 17, 2023

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The purpose of this article is to justify the importance and advantage to properly incorporate upper body power (UBP) training in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes.

Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Mixed Martial Arts Upper Body Power Velocity Potentiation

Run to Daylight

March 18, 2022

Article

This excerpt from Developing Speed demonstrates a fun drill aimed to develop the ability to make a cut step in response to a stimulus and to accelerate from this direction change.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Acceleration Change of Direction Force Cut Step

Sport Performance and Metabolic Rate

May 1, 2017

Article

Knowledge of metabolic rate can help athletes as well as health-conscious people improve their exercise performance or obtain the fat-to-lean-mass ratio optimal for their personal situations. Two examples of how this works follow.

Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition metabolic rate fitness test strength and conditioning weight loss

Improving Physical Readiness Testing (PRT) Results for U.S. Navy Sailors

August 19, 2019

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This article focuses on the requirements that must be met for sailors to pass a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), and resources the Command Fitness Leader (CFL) and tactical facilitator have at their disposal to assist sailors. In addition, an example program is provided to help support sailors struggling to meet PFA requirements.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Physical Readiness Testing PRT Sailors TSAC-F

Annual Program of Strength and Conditioning for High School Wrestlers

September 27, 2024

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This article seeks to provide a sample periodized program plan that will progress wrestlers for multiple years while considering the diverse individual needs and weight class-specific goals.

Coaches Program design Professional Development Wrestling Programming Periodizing High School

Specificity and the Tactical Athlete

September 30, 2022

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This article discusses using the principle of specificity as an important component in tactical training programs to enhance performance, decrease injuries, and improve functional longevity of a tactical athlete.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Tactical Athlete Movement Sleep Nutrition Training Load Specificity

Nutrition Strategies for Peak Performance – Balancing Timing, Whole Foods, and Supplements

November 1, 2024

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This article explores the critical role of nutrient timing in optimizing energy levels, supporting recovery, and enhancing overall physiological responses.

Coaches Nutrition Nutrition Supplements Hydration Recovery Nutrient Timing

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