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Low Back Pain—Is Motor Control Exercise Superior to General Exercise? A Review of the Research
July 1, 2016
This article provides an overview of the scientific evidence comparing specific motor control exercise intervention to using a more general exercise approach, and concludes by discussing the practical implications for strength and conditioning professionals from an exercise programming perspective.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design strength and conditioning personal training motor control exercise low back pain
Strength & Conditioning in K-12
The NSCA, in collaboration with the Wyoming PETe Collaborative, is providing a course for physical education teachers that connects strength and conditioning, physical education, coaching, physical literacy, and long-term athletic development.
Sample Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Complex Strengthening Program
June 1, 2017
This article provides a sample six-week lumbo-pelvic hip complex strengthening program with the intended goal of improving vertical jumping ability and landing mechanics without the addition of plyometric or jumping/landing drills.
Personal trainers Exercise Science lumbo-pelvic hip complex lumbo-pelvic strengthening injury risk vertical jump
Strength and Conditioning for Golf – A Framework for the Higher Handicap Player
October 13, 2023
This article discusses components of a comprehensive pre-design process that aims to help coaches build an effective golf training program.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Golf Swing Leg Power Endurance Explosive Power
How to Manipulate Rest Intervals to Maximize Strength Training Effectiveness
May 26, 2023
This article will review the latest evidence regarding optimal rest intervals, and the science behind them.
Personal trainers Program design Rest Intervals Autoregulation Circuit Training Super Set
Implementing a Time-Efficient Occupational Training Program for Law Enforcement Personnel
March 31, 2023
This article discusses the findings of a recent study on the effectiveness of a time-efficient occupationally-specific training program to improve performance in qualities related to physically demanding tactical tasks in law enforcement officers.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Law Enforcement Officers Musculoskeletal Injury Warm-Up Recovery
Client Assessments – Movement Assessment
December 20, 2019
This article builds upon two other client assessment tools (breathing and posture, as seen in Personal Training Quarterly Issues 5.3 and 6.1, respectively) and discusses ways to assess client movement.
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment FMS Movement Patterns Trunk Stability
Unbalanced Load Training for Athletic Performance
April 1, 2015
Integrating unbalanced load training into a strength or hypertrophy phase, or any workout program, can add a tremendous amount of demand on the lateral aspects of the core to help the athlete develop a strong core. Using unbalanced load training may help produce increases in athleticism, balance, and motor coordination without sacrificing strength or explosiveness.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design unbalanced load training strength training weight training
Kaizen for Personal Trainers – Systematically Eliminating Waste to Elevate the Client Experience and Improve Your Bottom Line
April 1, 2026
This PTQ article discusses how Kaizen and the seven flows of personal training can streamline operations and improve the client experience. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and performance optimization.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Professional Development Fitness Goals Interpersonal Communication Fitness Industry Standards Management Client Retention Productivity Client Experience
Compensatory Stabilization—The Extension/Compression Stabilizing Strategy—Part 2
April 1, 2016
Strength and conditioning coaches that temper their posterior chain exercises with some threshold training and specific trunk exercises designed to break the extension/compression stabilization strategy (ECSS) to restore proper stabilizing strategies may find their athletes will move better, get injured less, and actually perform better.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design stabilization ECSS stabilization strategy extension/compression
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