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The Inter-Association Task Force for Preventing Sudden Death in Collegiate Conditioning Sessions: Best Practices Recommendations
by NSCAMay 01, 2017
This consensus statement provides speciļ¬c conditioning recommendations with the intent of ending conditioning-related morbidity and deaths of collegiate athletes.
Repeated Sprint Capability in Soccer Players
by Gary S. Stebbing, CSCSNovember 01, 2013
This article will examine the physical demands of soccer players and discuss why repeated sprint ability (RSA) is considered highly important in the performance of these athletes.
Considerations for Specialist Tactical Law Enforcement Officers During Long-Term Special Events
by Shane David IrvingApril 01, 2016
The lack of specific training for tactical athletes during long deployments poses a significant issue. This article addresses mitigation strategies that can help them perform at their best and reduce the risk of injury.
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Improving Recovery for Tactical Athletes
By Kimberly Allen, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D | September 16, 2019The purpose of this article is to help provide recommendations of overall recovery modalities for tactical athletes.
Biomechanics of Speed
By Developing Speed | September 16, 2019This excerpt from Developing Speed looks at how a fundamental understanding of the biomechanical principles that affect speed can assist coaches and athletes in developing running speed.
Force-Vector Strength Training
By Yann Le Meur | September 16, 2019This infographic summarizes a study in which adding both horizontal and vertical force-vector exercises enhanced physical performance during in-season play.
Effect of Postactivation Potentiation on Explosive Vertical Jump: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
By Adam Virgile, CSCS | September 11, 2019This infographic displays the meta-analysis details of 36 studies and the effects of postactivation potentiation with heavy loads on vertical jump performance.
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