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Intermittent Fasting – An Update on its Effects on Athletic Performance
April 1, 2016
Athletes have sought out intermittent fasting as a strategy to optimize performance. However, it is important to critically evaluate the research available in order to establish specific recommendations and determine if intermittent fasting is safe or effective.
Coaches Nutrition strength and conditioning diet sport nutrition intermittent fasting
Beyond the Pool – Improving Swimming Performance with Dryland Training
July 29, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach shares a research-driven framework for dryland training in competitive swimming. Visit us online to learn more on sport performance and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development Competitive Swimming Power Exercises Balance Training Core Strength Rotational Strength Proprioceptive Training Dynamic Mobility Exercises Swimming Performance Dryland Training
Safe Progression for Balance Exercises
May 1, 2017
A major concern with balance and joint-stabilization exercises is to avoid potentially dangerous movements that depend on the preparedness of the athlete or patient and on the state of the healing tissue. Learn about progressions that minimize risk to the athlete or patient.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design balance exercises joint-stabilization exercises strength and conditioning injury avoidance prehabilitation
Why Your High School Needs a Qualified Strength and Conditioning Professional
June 1, 2017
A qualified strength and conditioning professional in the high school environment can benefit both the school and the students in a number of ways, including injury reduction, improved performance, and risk management.
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Youth Training and Long-Term Athletic Development
In recent years, youth strength training and models of athletic development have become hot topics thanks in part to a shift in youth sports from leisure activities to year-round commitments. In order for strength and conditioning professionals to help the athletes of tomorrow achieve their performance and fitness goals, it’s imperative to develop safe, effective, and balanced programming for the youth of today.
Achilles Recovery in Soccer – Best Practices for Regaining Full Speed
December 8, 2025
This NSCA Coach article outlines the best practices for Achilles recovery in soccer. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and sports recovery.
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 Professional Development Rehabilitation Tendon Injury Strength Mobility LTAD Lower-Body Soccer Return-To-Play
An Applied Five-Week Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Program for Collegiate Female Volleyball
October 22, 2018
This article provides a narrative of the effects of a five-week strength and conditioning program on collegiate female volleyball athletes and shows the potential benefits that may occur in lower-body performance.
Coaches Program design Volleyball Off Season Training Female Athletes
An Applied Five-Week Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Program for Collegiate Female Volleyball
October 29, 2018
This article provides a narrative of the effects of a five-week strength and conditioning program on collegiate female volleyball athletes and shows the potential benefits that may occur in lower-body performance.
Coaches Program design Female Athletes Volleyball Off Season Training
A Mindful Lift – Benefits of Mindful Meditation in Strength and Conditioning – Part 1
January 1, 2021
In the first of a two part series, this article explores the possible benefits for strength and conditioning coach development and discusses how mindful meditation can improve reflective practice and the coach-athlete relationship.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development Mindful Meditation Mindful Breathing Attentional Focus
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