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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 105: Dr. Lorena Torres Ronda
Dr. Lorena Torres Ronda, co-editor of the new NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science textbook, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about creating the textbook and how the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist® (CPSS®) certification will benefit the field. Topics under discussion include the use of technology in sport and the specific role that strength coaches play in supporting better performance and recovery decisions.
Find Dr. Lorena Torres Ronda on Twitter: @lorenatorres07 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
From the Field – Chronicles of a High-Performance Strength and Conditioning Coach
June 17, 2022
This article provides a personal perspective on the art of coaching that stems from acquired knowledge, education, and real-world application through professional sports experience from working in human performance.
Coaches Professional Development Strength and Conditioning Values Experience Mission Statement Relationships
Practical Guidelines for Accurate Body Fat Measurements
October 7, 2022
This article seeks to explain monitoring body composition, including how to assess it properly for an accurate evaluation to minimize errors in body fat estimation and maximize physical training.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Body Composition Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzers Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Dumbbell Training and the Competitive Athlete
June 2, 2023
This article provides a first-hand account of the usage and benefits of dumbbell training programs with athletes.
Coaches Program design Dumbbells Weightlifting Stability Coordination
TSAC Research Column – July 2021
April 29, 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 Firefighters Police Officers Load Carry Age Soldiers Fitness Field Test Change of Direction
Not Adding Up – Why Gravitational Running Techniques May Not Biomechanically Equal Speed
December 3, 2021
This article seeks to provide some insight to optimal biomechanics in running technique and why normal gravitational techniques may not suit tactical athletes while load-bearing.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Tactical Athlete Kinematics Running Technique Gravitational Running Techniques Biomechanics
TSAC – Reducing the Risk of Injury – Using a Hierarchy of Controls
December 27, 2019
This article is part of a new, continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Safety Reduce Injury Risk Tactical Fatigue Countermeasure Technique
Walking Your Way to Wellness – The Simple Path to Better Health
August 26, 2025
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article promotes the benefits of walking to boost physical activity and improve overall health outcomes. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and low-impact exercises.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Low-Impact Training Obesity Osteoporosis Type 2 Diabetes Hypertension Anxiety Depression Mental Health
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 70: Stuart Hart
Stuart Hart, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for women’s basketball at the University of Nebraska, talks to the former NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his journey from high school athlete to personal trainer to volunteer coach to full-time college strength and conditioning coach. Topics under discussion include a day in the life at the University of Nebraska, building relationships throughout the entire athletic staff, and the value of going to conferences for both educational and networking reasons.
Find Stuart on Twitter: @No_DaysOff06 or Instagram: @strength_byhart
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