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Soldier Readiness Test Pilot: Overview of Combat Relevant Testing and Embedded Resources on Military Readiness
April 30, 2018
In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 TSAC Annual Training, Karen Daigle presents the opportunities and challenges associated with various levels of strength and conditioning and medical resources embedded in operational military units.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation TSAC Tactical Athlete Solider Readiness Testing Physical Evaluation
Periodization Strategies for Firefighters
April 26, 2014
There are inherent challenges to designing training programs for firefighters, Mark Abel says in this member-only lecture from the 2014 TSAC Conference. Join Mark as he provides valuable insight into programming for these tactical athletes, including appropriate periodization and training strategies that address these challenges.
TSAC Facilitators Program design strength and conditioning strength training sports performance Tactical Strength and Conditioning TSAC Firefighter
Programing for the Special Forces Community
April 24, 2017
In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Jeff Nichols teaches how to properly program for the Special Forces community, as well as common mistakes in doing so. He also explains the difference in programming for selection versus post-selection.
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Sustaining High Performance of the Tactical Athlete: The Role of Recovery, Part 1
April 30, 2017
Learn about the effects of recovery in neuroscience to sustain performance. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Mark Stephenson explains the neurophysiological effects of various recovery modalities in sustaining high performance.
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Battalion Integration of Physical Performance Experts
October 6, 2023
This article explores the challenges and successes of integrating physical performance experts at the battalion level.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration Professional Development
Zercher Squat: Field Alternative for Front Squat
March 19, 2021
This exercise technique excerpt demonstrates the Zercher squat as a possible alternative and more field-specific squat for tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Zercher Squat Exercise Technique Front Squat
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Physiological Demands
July 22, 2022
This excerpt briefly describes the different energy systems used by structural and wildland firefighters.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Wildland Firefighters Structural Firefighters EPOC Energy Systems
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Understand the Energy Demands of the Tactical Athlete
June 1, 2016
The daily energy requirements of tactical personnel are highly variable, depending on gender, body composition, activities performed, age, and environmental conditions.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science energy demands tactical strength and conditioning tsac-f
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