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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.
Abdominal and Lumbo-Pelvic Stability Exercises for First Responders
by Ciara Gonzales, CSCS and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-FMarch 04, 2020
This article will discuss why it is important for first responders to have abdominal and lumbo-pelvic strength in relation to movements and tasks in their specific jobs. A list of possible exercises and implementation are also included.
Aerobic Endurance Training Strategies
June 01, 2017Various aspects of resistance training, such as specific exercises chosen, workout structure, resistance used, volume (repetitions and sets), rest intervals between sets, and training frequency, can be manipulated to mold the strength training program to best meet an endurance athlete’s goals.
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Sport Performance and Heart Rate
By NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments | July 10, 2020This article reviews the use of heart rate as a way to program cardiovascular exercise.
Concurrent Training Intensities: A Practical Approach for Program Design
By Adam Virgile, CSCS | July 03, 2020This infographic explains concurrent training and some recommended applications for it.
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A Process Evaluation of a Six-Week Fitness Program on Firefighter Recruits
By Bridget Ann Frugoli Melton, EdD, CSCS, TSAC-F, Gregory A. Ryan, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, Brandon Loewen, CSCS, and Macy Weeks | June 26, 2020The purpose of this article was to conduct a process evaluation of a six-week recruit strength and conditioning programming for rural structural firefighter recruits.
Developing Powerful Athletes, Part 2: Practical Applications
By Adam Virgile, CSCS | June 26, 2020This infographic discusses the practical application of training power across a variety of loads to encompass all motor skills in any one sport.
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