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TSAC Report 49 Research Review
by Rod Pope, PhDOctober 01, 2018
This article is the 12th in a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
Does Cryotherapy Work? A Look at the Evidence
by Anthony Mortara, EdD, CSCS, Mike T. Lane, PhD, CSCS,*D, and Amanda Peach MSSeptember 24, 2018
Whole body cryotherapy through cold air exposure has been used to accelerate recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Questions remain, such as: does cryotherapy work, is there a minimum effective dose, and if so, what is it?
Raising Awareness about the Positive Influences of Strength and Conditioning Coaches
by Dr. Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*DSeptember 17, 2018
If the strength and conditioning field largely keeps to itself, or the knowledge base is not seen to transcend the training facility, it seems reasonable to think that this will present a problem for strength and conditioning coaches. This article examines some actions strength and conditioning coaches can take to increase the awareness of the good work they do on a daily basis.
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Boots on the Ground: What Have We Learned? A Retrospect on the Past 10 Years Working as a TSAC-F
By John Hofman, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D | October 15, 2018The tactical strength and conditioning field is evolving each year. Because of the experience of those in the field, as well as the growing body of research, we are gaining a better understanding of what it actually means to work within the tactical field.
Push Jerk
By Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, Third Edition | October 15, 2018This excerpt from Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, Third Edition goes over the technique and execution in each phase of the push jerk.
How to Minimize the Risks Associated with Intensive and Specialized Sports Training in Adolescent Females
By Yann LeMeur PhD | October 15, 2018Early sport specialization is often characterized by intensive training and is becoming increasingly common. Adolescent female athletes who train excessively and adopt poor diets are at risk of the female athlete triad, overuse injury, mental health issues, and overtraining.
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Resistance Exercise Preserves Physical Function of Older Adults—Implications for Strength and Conditioning Professionals
By Victor M. Tringali, CSCS,*D | October 15, 2018Older adults who desire to remain physically active at work, recreation, or sport can improve muscular strength, physical performance, and injury prevention if engaged in a properly designed resistance exercise program. The programming considerations presented herein may serve as a useful reference for strength and conditioning professionals working closely with active older adults.
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