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Injury Prevention and Proper Movement—Anecdotal Evidence to Help Tactical Athletes Perform at their Best
January 1, 2014
Chronic fatigue, stress, sleep deprivation, unhealthy diets, and pain can be commonplace in most departments. The tactical facilitator should try to keep their action plans simple and achievable to help prevent injuries and optimize performance.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Safety training for tactical athletes TSAC tactical strength and conditioning
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 97: Jason Soileau & Mandy Nice
NSCA Tactical Program Managers, Jason Soileau (Military) and Mandy Nice (Public Safety), talk to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about supporting those in the tactical professions over the course of their careers. Topics under discussion include the U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program and developing a new tactical strength and conditioning program tool kit for public safety agencies.
Find Jason and Mandy on Facebook: NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning SIG | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Pick Your Protein
December 1, 2015
How can tactical athletes ensure they are getting enough protein, what is the best timing for protein intake, and what should they look for in a protein supplement?
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition evaluating protein supplements protein supplements best protein timing protein
Biomechanical Effects of Loaded Marching and Resulting Training Recommendations
February 13, 2026
This TSAC Report article highlights ruck performance for tactical athletes with key insights on load carriage biomechanics, gait changes, and training strategies to reduce injury. Visit NSCA online to learn more about military strength training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Injury Prevention Exercise Research Aerobic Conditioning Combat Readiness Ground Reaction Force (GRF) Endurance Training Lower-body Workout Biomechanics
Resistance Exercise Considerations for Load Carriage
May 8, 2020
This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Load Carriage Tactical Professional Fatigue Resistance Dynamic Trunk Stability Injury Prevention
Military-Specific TSAC Research Column – October 2023
February 16, 2024
The purpose of this article is to discuss relationships between current fitness testing within the United States Army and its effect on overall tactical readiness.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation Army Combat Fitness Test Military Tactical Foot March
NSCA Announces 2025 Election Results
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of its 2025 Elections, as selected by NSCA Members
TSAC Research Column – April 2022
November 4, 2022
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Legal Issues Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Firefighters Law Enforcement ROTC Cadets Ruck March Skeletal Muscle
From the Field – Bridging the Gap between Strength and Conditioning and Mental Readiness within H2F
October 11, 2024
This article provides personal insight and practical ways that mindfulness training can be incorporated into a physical training (PT) plan.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Soldier Sleep H2F Holistic Health Readiness
Sequencing and Integrating Training
December 4, 2020
This article breaks down periodization into sequencing and integrating training factors to optimize training outcomes.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Mesocycles Periodization Neuromuscular Adaptations Block
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