Determining VO2max can be useful in all areas of health, from potential diagnosis of heart disease in the elderly to measuring peak performance in elite athletes. This article will discuss the physiological limiting factors of VO2max and the role each plays in cardiovascular improvement.
Personal trainersExercise ScienceProgram designVo2 MaxAerobic CapacityAerobic TrainingCardiovascular Training
Integrating weight room cues that are more consistent with those used to reinforce safer tackling techniques on the field may help with athlete retention and buy-in, and prevent potential confusion.
CoachesExercise TechniqueProgram designSafetycoaching cuessafe tacklingfootballstrength and conditioningweight training
What training approaches are efficient and effective at developing functionality and resiliency at the core? The answer lies within an intelligent, systemic, multi-method approach to training the core, including an eclectic set of training tools to individualize specific needs of athletes.
CoachesExercise TechniqueProgram designstrength and conditioningCore training
With the rapid development of technology, the daily demands for physical activity are significantly reduced. This article details four distinct phases for personal trainers to implement when working with clients coming from sedentary lifestyles.
Personal trainersProgram designClient Consultation|AssessmentBasic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or DiseaseLifestyle ChangeSedentary ClientNon-Exercise-Based Physical Activity
This article discusses the background, statistics, mechanisms, timing, dosing, influences, and practical applications for the use of caffeine as an ergogenic aid.
CoachesExercise ScienceNutritionCaffeineDietary SupplementDosingTimingErgogenic AidCaffeine HabituationModes of Delivery
This article discusses the potential benefits of exercise for helping reduce depression in tactical populations.
TSAC FacilitatorsExercise ScienceNutritionClient Consultation|AssessmentSafetyLegal IssuesBasic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or DiseasePsychological DisordersAdaptive ExerciseFitnessStress CopingMental HealthTactical FacilitatorOccupational AnxietyDepression
This article seeks to explain the differences between males and females in training and adaptations, as well as provide actionable guidelines to improve performance.
This article provides some practical applications to minimize the negative effects associated with a long intensive ice hockey season on ice hockey athletes.