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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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How to be an Evidence-Based Fitness Professional
By Keith Chittenden, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D | May 20, 2019This article describes how introduction of evidence-based practices requires today’s fitness professional to raise the bar of his or her education and analytical experience by actively and consistently using techniques of research in order to perform their job as a fitness professional.
Effect of Varying Self-myofascial Release Duration on Subsequent Athletic Performance
By Yann Le Meur | May 20, 2019Self-myofascial release (SMR) treatments can enhance joint range-of-motion and restore movement function. This infographic summarizes the results of a study that looked at the effects of different durations of SMR on athletic performance.
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Training Clients during Pregnancy—Modifications and Considerations
By Stephanie Paplinskie, MA | May 13, 2019Personal trainers should be aware of the physiological changes during pregnancy for each trimester in order to provide appropriate exercise modifications and alternatives for their prenatal clients, to positively influence overall health.
Tactical Fitness Research 2018
By Guy Leahy, MED, CSCS,*D | May 13, 2019Guy Leahy writes a review of the research relating to the tactical population from presentations and research from the 65th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
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