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Incorporate Dynamic and Static Core Exercises
May 1, 2017
Static and dynamic conditioning of the core musculature is important in activities of daily living and in sport. This book excerpt includes sample static exercises to strengthen the core muscles responsible for stabilization against, or movement through, the four basic movement patterns.
Coaches Exercise Science core training core exercises
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
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines
June 1, 2017
The NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines is intended to help identify areas of risk exposure, increase safety and decrease the likelihood of injuries that might lead to claims, and ultimately improve the standard of care being offered. This is a valuable resource for every strength and conditioning coach.
Coaches Organization and Administration guidelines coaching resources strength and conditioning Standards
Opportunities and Challenges in the Current Nutrition Landscape of Collegiate and Professional Football
April 15, 2019
Nutrition plays a crucial role in athletic performance. The purpose of this article is to discuss the landscape of nutrition in collegiate and professional football. It will address the following areas: 1) the current landscape, 2) current practices, 3) opportunities, and 4) challenges faced in collegiate and professional football.
Coaches Nutrition Football Sports Performance Sports Nutrition Nutrition
Power Clean From Hang
April 1, 2022
This excerpt from Developing Power breaks down the step-by-step technique to a power clean from the hang position.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Power Clean Technique Explosive Power
Plyometric Exercises
August 26, 2019
This excerpt from Developing Power discusses implementing plyometric training in a program to develop lower body power.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Plyometric Training SSC Jumping Lower Body Power
Year-Round Strength Training for Collegiate Female Cross Country Runners— Sample Program
January 22, 2019
Strength training is an often neglected aspect of training for distance athletes. This article gives an overview of the importance of strength training for collegiate female distance runners by providing a sample of an annual training program and considerations to increase performance and avoid injury.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Strength Training Female Athlete Collegiate Distance Runner Annual Training Program Injury Prevention
Upper Body Power in Mixed Martial Arts
March 17, 2023
The purpose of this article is to justify the importance and advantage to properly incorporate upper body power (UBP) training in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Mixed Martial Arts Upper Body Power Velocity Potentiation
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