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Integrated Performance System: A Case Study
June 27, 2015
In this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference, Charlie Weingroff discusses interventions based on the core foundations of movement, output, readiness, and sensory systems. Interventions are presented as an intersection between medicine, fitness, and science.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design strength training
Reverse Pendulum Exercise (Including Medicine Ball Twister Variation)
January 28, 2019
This Kinetic Select excerpt from Developing the Core describes how to perform the medicine ball twist variation as a rotational core movement.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Developing the Core Core Med ball Variation Reverse Pendulum Exercise
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 27: Martin Rooney
Martin Rooney, Head Coach of Training for Warriors, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about defining a coach, balancing the coaching lifestyle, and myths and misconceptions about opening a gym.
Coaches Professional Development
About the NSCA
May 1, 2015
Founded in 1978, the NSCA has been serving its members by bridging the gap between science and application. Take an online tour of the NSCA’s legacy and learn about the Association’s impact on strength and conditioning as both a practice and profession.
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Repeated Sprint Ability: Bridging the Gap between Science and Application
December 1, 2016
Repeated sprint ability (RSA) may be one of the most important factors to consider when developing strength and conditioning programs for high-intensity repeated sprint sports. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Coaches Conference, Ernie Rimer reviews the latest science behind RSA, compares the pros and cons of RSA protocols performed in the laboratory and in the field, and suggests methods to improve RSA.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Strength and Power Conditioning Speed and Agility RSA Repeated Sprint Ability
The Science of Squatting
March 25, 2013
In this video from the NSCA's Personal Trainers Conference 2013, Brad Schoenfeld, MSc, CSCS, CSPS, FNSCA, discusses the benefits and mechanics of squats.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Squats Squat Technique Squat Mechanics Biomechanics
Unintended Consequences of Too Much Discipline
December 24, 2018
This article reviews the day-to-day operations of a strength and conditioning coach in the collegiate setting and identifies key factors that affect common coaching practices and athletic performance. Development of a dominant coaching style in controlling time, space, flow, and efficiency is examined to avoid problems and unintended negative consequences.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development Coaching Philosophy Coaching Style Strength and Conditioning Coach Collegiate Setting
Attenuating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Untrained Individuals
January 1, 2014
The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast popular methods used to reduce muscle soreness. The article looks at caffeine, cold water therapy, BCAAs and aerobic exercise and briefly examines their efficacy in treating DOMS.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease caffeine to treat muscle soreness BCAAs to treat muscle soreness BCAAs to treat DOMS caffeine to treat DOMS how to treat DOMS cold water therapy cryotherapy DOMS muscle soreness
Core Exercises Unique to Swimming
May 1, 2017
Exercises performed in the water that improve swimming skills and simultaneously work the core can be beneficial for swimmers. One particularly useful core exercise that is specifically designed for swimmers is a kickboard progression, such as the one described in this article.
Coaches Exercise Technique swimming swim training core training core exercises strength and conditioning
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