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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.
Considerations for Ruck Injury Prevention in the Low Back
by Daniel Belcher, CSCSApril 01, 2017
Given the high prevalence of injuries that occur during rucking, implementing an injury prevention program is paramount. Disseminating information on proper injury prevention training methods and reducing the risk of ruck-related back injuries can improve overall mission readiness with minimal lost training time.
Youth Performance and Fitness—Strength and Conditioning Information for Parents
by Chat E. Williams, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCAMarch 01, 2013
Strength and conditioning professionals who incorporate a properly designed and supervised training program can help their young athletes train, compete, and reduce the likelihood of injury.
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Time Course of Physiological and Anatomical Changes
By NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning | April 03, 2020This excerpt from NSCA’s Essential of Tactical Strength and Conditioning explores the neural and muscular adaptations to training over time.
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Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 1 – Reducing Injuries
By Williamson Ruth, CSCS and Blake Gourley | April 03, 2020This review will focus on two of the most common and costliest injuries in rowing, as well as provide resources that can be used by strength coaches, rowing coaches, and self-coached rowers to inform training practices.
Fartlek Training with Personal Training Clients
By Jaclyn Finney, Nathaniel Matos, CSCS, and Tim Piper, EdD, CSCS,*D | April 03, 2020This article explains Fartlek training as well as how it can be programmed and individualized for different clients.
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Mindset and Nutrition – How Different Emotional States Affect the Way People Interact with and Make Food Choices
By Nicole Vitola, NSCA-CPT and Jonathan Mike, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D | March 27, 2020The purpose of this article is to evaluate the leading mindset, behavioral, and psychological factors controlling food intake, as well as, educate professionals on how to assist with developing healthier nutrition practices.
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