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Programming Considerations for the Tactical Officer in Law Enforcement – Focusing on Fundamentals
by Charles Kornhauser, TSAC-FOctober 29, 2018
In the final stage of the gym opening process everything starts to feel very real. Once a location has been chosen, the next steps are to negotiate and sign a lease, create an opening timeline, and plan the grand opening event for the facility.
The Growth and Maturation of the Female Pediatric Athlete
by Amanda Martinez, Raul Hernandez Castillo, and othersNovember 06, 2018
Growth and maturation are two important processes that occur throughout an individual’s childhood and adolescent years. The purpose of this article is to review the dimensions, proportions, stature, body mass, and maturational events of all female pediatric athletes in general. It also serves to identify how early sport specialization and different modes of training of the female pediatric athlete affects her growth and maturation.
Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet for Weight Management
by Dr. Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*DOctober 22, 2018
The ketogenic diet, while controversial and a highly polarizing subject, has demonstrated promise as an alternative dietary strategy for weight management.
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Balancing the Imbalance—the Training of a Paralympic F44 Discus Thrower
By Dr Lawrence Judge, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Dr. Don Hoover, PhD, PT, CSCS, and Dr. David M. Bellar, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA | December 10, 2018The rise of adaptive and Paralympic sports provides an opportunity for strength and conditioning professionals to share their expertise with a wider range of athletes. This article summarizes working with a physical therapist to build an annual training program with a focus on periodization for a Paralympic discus thrower.
Sprinting Mechanics and Technique
By NSCA's Guide to Program Design | December 10, 2018This book excerpt is an overview of the fundamentals to sprinting mechanics and technique. It also covers starting, acceleration, drive phase, recovery phase, and deceleration.
The Application of Post-activation Potentiation Methods to Improve Sprint Speed.
By Dr.Yann Le Meur | December 03, 2018The use of conditioning activities at maximal and submaximal intensities can increase subsequent sprint speed. This info-graphic describes how individuals’ responses can differ and suggestions to optimize post-activation potentiation methods.
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4 Keys to Delivering an Unforgettable Experience
By Joe Drake, NSCA-CPT,*D | December 03, 2018Creating life changing experiences takes time and does not often happen overnight. Sometimes it can be one mind-blowing experience but more often than not it is a series of great experiences delivered over a period of time that leads clients to settle on a fitness home and become raving fans.
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