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Balancing the Autonomic Nervous System by Breathing
April 1, 2015
Decompressing after a workout, practice, or competition is a beneficial habit that can be achieved through breathing. This article provides an overview of the autonomic nervous system and guidelines for how to use breathing to calm, or balance, the brain and body.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design strength coach autonomic nervous system strength training recovery
Training Considerations During Pregnancy
May 16, 2025
This article explores the possible advantages of staying active during pregnancy and how it can positively impact health and well-being.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease gestation pregnancy exercise routine low intensity workout hip rotation exercises squats aerobic exercise
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 98: Dr. Sara Erdner
Dr. Sara Erdner, author of “Dear Coach: What I Wish I Could Have Told You, Letters from Your Athletes,” talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the coach-athlete relationship. Topics under discussion include coaching education, giving athletes a platform to be heard, and what truly builds mental toughness and resiliency.
Find Dr. Erdner on Twitter: @doc_serdner | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Does Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy Have Application to Athletic Performance?
April 30, 2021
This article will review available information about pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy and practical applications that could be adopted by strength and conditioning coaches.
Coaches Exercise Science Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Recovery Mental Preparation
Practical Application for Long-Term Athletic Development
May 28, 2012
Learn about the framework for practical, functional, and sequential skill development for a “best practices” model. This model is designed to develop a movement vocabulary, physical literacy, and movement skills for improved athleticism.
Coaches Exercise Science athletic long-term youth skill development movement movement skills athleticism physical literacy skill building
Nutrition Strategies for Peak Performance – Balancing Timing, Whole Foods, and Supplements
November 1, 2024
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
USADA Coach's Advantage Videos
As some of the most influential people in athletes’ lives, coaches can play a powerful role in keeping sport clean by helping athletes understand and act upon their anti-doping responsibilities. These Coach’s Advantage videos cover the latest anti-doping information.
On-Duty Strength and Conditioning Programming Considerations for Police Officers
October 25, 2024
The purpose of this article is to review the physiological determinants of police work, provide the strength and conditioning professional with an overview of comm on constraints associated with training police officers, discuss the role of autoregulated training, and provide programming recommendations for training police officers around their patrol shifts.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Police Officer Injury Prevention Exercise Selection Police Shift Training Duration Mobile Fitness
Understanding Weight Bias among Personal Trainers and Practical Strategies
March 4, 2022
This article seeks to explore weight bias and provide strategies to reduce weight bias behaviors.
Personal trainers Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development
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