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Muscle Growth

June 19, 2020

Article

This article briefly explains the two principles necessary for muscle growth.

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Myofascial Release (MR): Massage and Foam Rolling

February 29, 2020

Article

This excerpt briefly explains myofascial release, self-myofascial release strategies, and benefits of these techniques.

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Stretch-Shortening Cycle

February 14, 2020

Article

This article briefly reviews the importance of the stretch-shortening cycle in power production.

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Acceleration vs. Maximum Speed

June 1, 2017

Article

Acceleration and maximum speed are terms used in speed development programs, and when developing a program, it is vital to differentiate between the two. This allows coaches to target their training to the capacity most important in their own sport.

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Resistance Training Adaptations: Skeletal Changes

June 1, 2017

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Bone tissue is “alive” and is a dynamic tissue that can respond to resistance training. In addition to the obvious effects of resistance training on muscle mass and strength, resistance training may lead to decreased risk for osteoporosis, fractures, and falls in later life.

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Multi-Joint Training versus Isolated Training for Core Development

June 1, 2017

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Ground-based free weight lifts, especially the explosive Olympic-style lifts, are highly recommended for athletic conditioning for the core muscles. They can provide a moderately unstable stimulus to augment activation of the core and limb muscles, while still providing maximal or near maximal strength, velocity, and power output.

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Growth Hormone Responses to Stress

June 1, 2017

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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.

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Biomechanical Analysis in Practice

May 1, 2017

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This article outlines some very basic procedures for video analysis that strength and conditioning professionals can use to identify the physical demands of specific activities.

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Coaching and Training in a Multicultural Environment

July 31, 2015

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C. Keith Harrison, Associate Program Director and Associate Professor of Sport Business Management for the University of Central Florida, talks at the 2015 National Conference about coaching and training in a multicultural environment. Harrison discusses his background and diversity in society, and engages the audience on diversity within the coaching and training environment.

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A Coach’s Role in Clean Sport

July 1, 2016

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Jennifer Dodd, with United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), speaks about a Coach’s role in clean sport at the 2016 NSCA Coaches Conference. In the first video of the series, Dodd provides an overview of USADA and engages the audience in discussion on the coach's role in anti-doping.

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