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Tests of Core Muscle Power
May 1, 2017
This article describes two different methods for testing core muscle power. Both of the described methods utilize medicine ball throws.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation Core strength fitness assessment core muscle power core power
Myofascial Release (MR): Massage and Foam Rolling
February 29, 2020
This excerpt briefly explains myofascial release, self-myofascial release strategies, and benefits of these techniques.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Myofascial Release Soft Tissue Foam Roller Range of Motion Fibrous Adhesions
Growth Hormone Responses to Stress
June 1, 2017
Growth hormone release is affected by the type of resistance training protocol used, including the duration of rest periods. Short rest period types of workouts result in greater serum concentrations compared to long rest protocols of similar total work; however, at present it is not clear how the various molecular forms or types of growth hormones are affected by rest period duration.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition growth hormone resistance training rest period GH
Concurrent Activation Potentiation – Inconsequential Event or Viable Ergogenic Strategy
January 18, 2020
This article aims to discuss concurrent activation potentiation (CAP) and the proposed mechanisms underlying it, summarize the available research examining the phenomenon, and provide strategies for its implementation.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Potentiation Maximal Muscular Effort Weightlifting Concurrent Activation Potentiation
Normalizing Fitness Data
May 1, 2017
Field tests have become popular in applied exercise science and sport performance enhancement programs because of their simplicity and ability to generalize results. However, numerous confounding factors may influence the validity of test data from such evaluations.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation sport performance training fitness training fitness tests fitness testing
Plyometric Training
August 14, 2020
This excerpt describes plyometric training with regards to the stretch-shortening cycle.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Plyometrics Stretch-Shortening Cycle Bounding Leaping
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 4: Lance Walker
Lance Walker, Global Director of Performance at Michael Johnson Performance (MJP), talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about being unselfish in your work, developing your people skills in order to be a better coach, and mapping out your professional path.
Coaches Professional Development
Resistance Band Training
October 29, 2021
This excerpt from Strength Training, Second Edition provides insight into how resistance bands and cords can be used for a variety of training methods.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Resistance Bands Recoil Rehabilitation Strength Power
Depth-Drop Push-Up
October 16, 2020
Developing Power brings an explosive take on the push-up and explains the technique behind the depth-drop push-up for upper body power development.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Push-Up Power Exercise Technique Eccentric Loading
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