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Opportunities for CEUs while Following “Stay Home” Orders
by NSCAMarch 27, 2020
During this time of the COVID-19 public health emergency, we understand many of you are adjusting to the reality of self-quarantine or “stay home” orders. At NSCA, we are also adapting, and our volunteers and professionals are working hard to serve and support you through these trying circumstances.
Considerations for Ruck Injury Prevention in the Low Back
by Daniel Belcher, CSCSApril 01, 2017
Given the high prevalence of injuries that occur during rucking, implementing an injury prevention program is paramount. Disseminating information on proper injury prevention training methods and reducing the risk of ruck-related back injuries can improve overall mission readiness with minimal lost training time.
Youth Performance and Fitness—Strength and Conditioning Information for Parents
by Chat E. Williams, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCAMarch 01, 2013
Strength and conditioning professionals who incorporate a properly designed and supervised training program can help their young athletes train, compete, and reduce the likelihood of injury.
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Correcting Misconceptions in the Knowledge of Personal Trainers
By Dan Jolley | May 29, 2020The aim of this article is to review the research into the knowledge of personal trainers, their misconceptions, and to provide evidence-based strategies to help correct any misconceptions.
Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise
By NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition | May 22, 2020This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition briefly reviews the role of oxygen uptake in exercise.
Complex and Contrast Training: Does Strength and Power Training Sequence Affect Performance-Based Adaptations in Team Sports?
By Adam Virgile, CSCS | May 22, 2020This infographic reviews the current research of both complex and contrast training methods and their effect on performance measures.
Resistance Exercise Considerations for Load Carriage
By Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D | May 08, 2020This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.
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