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A Mindful Lift – Benefits of Mindful Meditation in Strength and Conditioning – Part 1
January 1, 2021
In the first of a two part series, this article explores the possible benefits for strength and conditioning coach development and discusses how mindful meditation can improve reflective practice and the coach-athlete relationship.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development Mindful Meditation Mindful Breathing Attentional Focus
Enhancing Motor Learning with Sled Training
November 1, 2012
Sled exercises provide a training stimulus that closely mimics real-world physical demands of sports. This article provides examples of how to implement sled training into a program.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design personal trainer sled workouts power sled motor skills sled drag sled push prowler sled training
Training Considerations for Swimming in Older Adults
June 1, 2017
Swimming is a form of exercise that has minimal impact on body joints as it applies a lower amount of stress compared to other popular activities, such as walking. This article offers different methods of swimming that improve overall health aimed for the maturing adult.
Personal trainers Program design PTQ Training Considerations for Swimming in Older Adults swimming older adults personal training nsca-cpt mature adults
Basic Obstacle Race Program Design for a First-Time Participant
April 21, 2023
The purpose of this article is to provide personal trainers an overview of training clients for their first Spartan Sprint event.
Personal trainers Program design Aerobic Endurance Muscular Strength Grip Strength
Developing the Knowledge Base for the Certified Personal Trainer
January 1, 2015
With each experience of training a new client comes an opportunity to research, consult, and learn something new. The career-driven personal trainer will learn from their mistakes, build on their successes, and utilize their knowledge base with each new client they encounter.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development personal trainer certification building a personal training business how to become a personal trainer Personal training
Implementing Strength Training to Improve Ruck March Capacity
April 17, 2020
This article describes the various strength training processes that can be implemented to build a soldier’s ruck march capacity.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Ruck March Progressive Overload Load-Carriage Soldiers Strength Training
Initiating Mental Skills Training with Tactical Athletes—Views of United States Army Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructors
May 28, 2018
Tactical facilitators are especially well-positioned to integrate mental skills training that may develop more complete tactical athletes who are prepared for dangerous environments. This article offers recommendations for mental skills training based on reported views from a tactical population.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Mental Skills Training Tactical Strength and Conditioning TSAC Combat Instructors
Repeated Sprint Capability in Soccer Players
November 1, 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.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design soccer workout repeated sprint ability football fitness fitness drills soccer drills Soccer fitness
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