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Low Back Pain—Is Motor Control Exercise Superior to General Exercise? A Review of the Research
July 1, 2016
This article provides an overview of the scientific evidence comparing specific motor control exercise intervention to using a more general exercise approach, and concludes by discussing the practical implications for strength and conditioning professionals from an exercise programming perspective.
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Tactical Fitness Research Presented in 2015
October 1, 2015
This article summarizes several sessions at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 62nd Annual Meeting, held in San Diego, CA, May 27–30, 2015 that examined various aspects of tactical performance.
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Return to Perform: Student-Athlete Assessments and Guidelines for Safe Return Back to Sports during the Period of COVID-19
November 19, 2021
The purpose of this article is to strongly suggest and offer a pragmatic and stepwise approach that takes into account the ideas and concepts of shared decision making that allows for the “best practices,” pre-participation screenings, evaluations, and stratification flow charts for safe and effective return to play for athletes.
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Sports Nutrition Considerations for Firefighters
April 17, 2025
This article will highlight recent key dietary practices and provide practical applications for implementing these practices for firefighters.
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Assessment Batteries—Practical Decision Making for Firefighter Fitness Batteries
April 1, 2016
In addition to standard health, fitness, or sport assessment guidelines, several guidelines exist for the fire service. Since each agency is different in its preferences, capabilities, and philosophies, applying a standard recommendation may not be possible. This article introduces basic decision-making considerations for fire service assessment batteries.
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Increase Hip and Trunk Stability with Loaded Carries for Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Performance
December 11, 2020
The goal of this article is to understand contralateral and ipsilateral loading, how to set-up loaded carries, electromyography activity during exercises, and how to apply these exercises into the strength training program.
Coaches Program design Loaded Carries Core Strength Posture Contralateral Loading Ipsilateral Loading
Introducing Non-Traditional Sports for U.S. Youth Strength and Conditioning Development
September 24, 2021
The purpose of this article is to make the case for implementing non-traditional sports into training programs that prepare youth for participation in traditional American sports and bridge the gap between pedagogy of physical education and strength and conditioning youth coaching.
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Are the Seated Leg Extension, Leg Curl, and Adduction Machine Exercises Non-Functional or Risky?
June 1, 2017
This article highlights the scientific evidence on exercises like the seated leg extension, leg curl, and adduction machines to highlight their potential benefits on enhanced performance and potentially reducing injury risk.
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Tactical Fitness Research, 2019
February 22, 2020
This article briefly explores some current research that has important implications for improving the readiness and lethality of military personnel.
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Critical Evaluation of the Wim Hof Method
March 19, 2021
Through this article, personal trainers should understand the extremes of the Wim Hof method, and instead encourage clients to follow scientifically-backed deep breathing and cold therapy practices to supplement a well-rounded exercise program.
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