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NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines
by NSCAJune 01, 2017
The NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines is intended to help identify areas of risk exposure, increase safety and decrease the likelihood of injuries that might lead to claims, and ultimately improve the standard of care being offered. This is a valuable resource for every strength and conditioning coach.
Implications of Speed in Baseball
by Developing SpeedJune 01, 2017
It is apparent that speed plays a vital role in successful baseball performance. Because of the short distances involved in the game, players rarely, if ever, achieve maximum speed and in actuality, it is acceleration that plays a much greater role in baseball.
Hydration and Electrolyte Considerations for Tactical Athletes
by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCSFebruary 01, 2016
It is important for tactical athletes to be aware of their fluid intake and hydration status when training for or performing job duties. This article explains several ways this can be accomplished.
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Backward Running: The Why and How to Program for Better Athleticism
By Yann Le Meur | June 17, 2019This infographic shows how implementing backward running into a strength and conditioning program can be used as an injury resistance tool, enhance muscular functions, and increase metabolic demands for athletes.
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A Sample Ability-Based Conditioning Session for Law Enforcement and Correctional Recruits
By Karly Cesario, Matthew Robert Moreno, TSAC-F, Ashley Bloodgood, and Robert G. Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F | June 10, 2019Law enforcement and correctional officers have the potential to be in a physically demanding situation at any time. This article is an overview of a conditioning program that can be used in physical training for recruits in the academy.
Sled Pushing and Pulling to Enhance Speed Capability
By Yann Le Meur | June 03, 2019This infographic takes a look at resisted sled training and the benefits it may have on sprint performance. It also offers insight into when and how to utilize resisted sled training.
Hydration and Performance
By NSCA’s Sport and Exercise Nutrition, pg. 77-79 | June 03, 2019This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition discusses the research surrounding the timing of hydration and its impact on sport performance for those participating in aerobic endurance exercise.
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