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Implementing Ruck Training (Loaded Walking) with the Aging Adult
May 13, 2022
The following article provides a simple guide to ruck training for the aging population.
Personal trainers Program design Ruck Sarcopenia Osteopenia Bone Density Loaded Carry
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 79: Dr. Paul Comfort
Paul Comfort, program leader for the Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his desire to continuously learn through practical application and research in the field. Topics under discussion include creating the post graduate program for the University of Salford, being a founding member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), and the complexities of technology in the weight room.
Find Paul on Twitter: @PaulComfort1975 or Instagram: @PaulComfort1975 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Integrating Blood Flow Restriction Training in the Personal Training Setting
April 15, 2025
This article will demonstrate why personal trainers should consider the use of blood flow restriction (BFR) and BFR technology for appropriate medically-screened clients that provides an objective way to apply pressure, whether that is through manual or automated cuffs.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development BFR capillarization hypertrophy muscle fatigue aerobic exercise resistance training blood flow restriction Multi-joint exercise
Don’t Just Be Different… Be a Difference Maker!
July 31, 2015
“The goal of what we’re trying to do is make a difference in someone’s life,” says Gary Schofield in this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference. Coach Schofield explains areas where you can make a difference for your athletes, including movement efficiency, recovery and regeneration, autoregulation, velocity-based training, and conditioning with purpose.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Movement Efficiency VBT Velocity Based Training Recovery Conditioning
Back Off: Strong Backs from Rehabilitation to Performance
October 1, 2019
From the 2019 Tactical Annual Training, Rob Orr, co-lead of Bond University’s Tactical Research Unit, explains how the backs of tactical personnel can be compromised. He also details the systems that affect the back and how to construct programs to optimize physical conditioning and reconditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Lower Back Lower Cross Syndromes Back Pain Force Transfer Tactical Personnel
Supporting the Winter Sport Athlete from Talent I.D to Olympic Podium
December 17, 2018
This 2018 National Conference video features Scott Riewald in an overview of the 2018 USA Winter Olympic team and discusses how sport science support contributes to elite athlete performance. As well as the training, preparation, and expanding talent identification initiatives to influence performance for the Olympic Games.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Olympic Games Winter Sports Winter Olympics Sports Science
Secrets to Enhancing Shoulder Function
April 29, 2017
Learn about common misconceptions about shoulder function and the process for improving shoulder mobility and stability. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Lee Burton—one of the founders of Functional Movement Systems (FMS)—provides easy-to-prescribe screens and exercise progressions to improve and maintain shoulder function.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design FMS Shoulder Function Shoulder Mobility Shoulder Stability Functional Movement Systems
How to Design and Implement a Legally Defensible Tactical Fitness Test
May 1, 2015
This session from the NSCA’s 2015 TSAC Annual Training provide examples of how different agencies (i.e., fire, military, and police) have implemented legally defensible fitness tests. Previous experiences will be shared as well as general recommendations on how to implement a scientifically-based testing battery.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Legal Issues legally defensible testing battery task analysis
Top 20 Mobility and Warm-Up Exercises
October 27, 2014
In this hands-on lecture from the NSCA's 2014 Personal Training Conference, Nick Tumminello demonstrates his Top 20 mobility and activation exercises and explains why they are in his toolbox. Nick talks about how it is important for trainers to sort through the hundreds of available exercises to better serve their clients.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Personal Trainer Warm-Up Exercises Mobility Exercises
Recovery Methods for the Tactical Athlete
May 1, 2016
Learn how to identify the risks to an athlete’s health and safety associated with overtraining, as well as how to help the athlete to return to normal when they have reached overtraining/fatigue. Bryan Mann, PhD, discusses recovery methods for the tactical athlete in this talk from the 2016 NSCA TSAC Annual Training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Safety Bryan Mann Recovery for Tactical athlete TSAC Overtraining Fatigue Health and Safety
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