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Training for Upper Body Power in Protective Security Personnel – A Tactical Athlete Approach
January 19, 2024
This article discusses the importance of upper body power training for protective security personnel and its potential for an occupational performance marker.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation Protective Security Personnel Upper Body Power Tactical Athlete Combat
The Promotion of Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis
October 31, 2019
With almost one million people in the United States living with multiple sclerosis, this article aims to provide personal trainers with ideas for exercises to meet the needs of these individuals.
Personal trainers Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Multiple Sclerosis Hydrotherapy Exercises Land-Based Exercises
Tactical Training and the Menstrual Cycle – From the Field Experience from Naval Special Operations Training
April 8, 2022
This article serves to educate people about the menstrual cycle in the tactical female population. It provides a framework for how to work through the phases of menstruation to increase training response, and thus, overall success in military training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Special Forces Menstrual Cycle Hormones Premenstrual Syndrome
Field Hockey
September 10, 2021
This excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness provides a needs analysis for field hockey and possible program design options for optimal performance outcomes.
Coaches Program design Field Hockey Agility Change of Direction Quickness Speed
Boots on the Ground: What Have We Learned? A Retrospect on the Past 10 Years Working as a TSAC-F
October 15, 2018
The tactical strength and conditioning field is evolving each year. Because of the experience of those in the field, as well as the growing body of research, we are gaining a better understanding of what it actually means to work within the tactical field.
TSAC Facilitators Organization and Administration Professional Development TSAC TSAC-F Tactical Athlete Strength and Conditioning
How to Successfully Navigate a Client’s Initial Success Session and its Importance
January 1, 2016
Rushing into administering a training program can greatly hinder long-term gains for the client. This article explains the key components of the client interview, or as it is commonly referred to, “success session.”
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment personal training success session client interview
Risk-Benefit Considerations for Deadlifting in Rehabilitating Low-Back Injuries
April 30, 2025
This article highlights the key benefits of deadlifts in exercise therapy, addressing the often-overlooked issue of low-back pain in strength and conditioning.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Workout Injury Joint Health Resistance training Lumbar Spine posterior-chain rehabilitation exercise Low-Back Injury Weight Lifting Exercise Therapy Deadlift
Analysis of “Fad Diets” and Alternatives for Optimal Athletic Performance
June 1, 2017
Not all diets are appropriate for every population and this is especially true of an athlete who is expected to train and perform at a high level. Learn about the negatives of fad diets, potential pitfalls, and realistic dietary guidelines for athletes.
Coaches Nutrition diet fad diet paleo diet gluten free diet intermittent fasting sport nutrition NSCA Coach
Effective Use of Power Racks for Improved Swimming Performance
December 1, 2023
The purpose of this article is to inform readers of a training tool which is both safe and effective in allowing swimmers to develop strength and power through a unique training protocol.
Coaches Program design Swimming Resistance Training Power Racks Volume Load
Lessons Learned as a National Basketball Association Strength and Conditioning Coach
July 1, 2016
It is important in a coach’s journey to be motivated to find solutions instead of just unimportant problems. Steve Hess shares some of the lessons he has learned in his 21 years with the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development Strength and Conditioning Basketball NSCA Coach
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