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Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Athletic, General, and Clinical Populations
August 14, 2020
The goal of this brief review is to describe what classifies as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and summarize the potential benefits for various populations: athletic, general, and clinical.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design HIIT Maximal Aerobic Capacity Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Tabata
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
NSCA Endorses Project Play’s National ACL Injury Coalition Pledge to Support Safer Youth Sports
Read the NSCA’s commitment to safer youth sports as we endorse Project Play’s ACL Pledge, advancing evidence-based education and training to reduce injury risk.
Central Concepts Related to Periodization
May 1, 2017
The ability to manage the adaptive response, handle accumulated fatigue, and capitalize on the aftereffects established from training is central to the training process.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Central Concepts Related to Periodization Periodization strength training recovery training program design
Designing Speed Training Sessions
November 8, 2019
This book excerpt discusses how to maximize sprint quality during training sessions.
Coaches Program design Speed Training Sprint Quality High-Intensity Sprints
Nutrition for Competition Cycle
August 12, 2019
This book excerpt from Developing Endurance goes over nutritional strategies for pre-competition and during competition phases to maximize performance.
Coaches Nutrition Nutrition Cycle Nutrition Competition Pre-Competition Endurance
The Evolution of Red and Infrared Light Therapy in Modern Times
June 7, 2024
The aim of this article is to share with strength and conditioning coaches how red light therapy has evolved from its early beginnings to contemporary times, as well as to address the many benefits for athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Red Light Therapy Sleep Endurance Inflammation Mental Health
Military Column – July 2025
October 16, 2025
This TSAC Report article highlights the need for recovery strategies to support both physical readiness and psychological resilience in military training. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Safety Professional Development Exercise Research Cardiovascular conditioning Combat readiness Mental resilience endurance training High-intensity interval training Sport Science
What Coaches Need to Know About the NSCA Position Statement on Long-Term Athletic Development
July 1, 2014
It is incumbent on all youth coaches to provide youth with the very best opportunities to succeed and develop to the best of their potential. The 10 pillars of long-term athletic development and recommendations provide coaches with the information they need to help all youth reach their potential.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration guidelines for youth strength training youth training long-term athletic development LTAD
How Low Can You Go—Considerations for Low-Carbohydrate Diets
December 1, 2013
Recent research has developed new ways of approaching macronutrient ratios that challenge the conventional way of thinking. This article takes a look at what is usually recommended for athletes, as well as different lower carbohydrate variations.
Coaches Nutrition diet for sports performance carbohydrate counting ketogenic diet paleo diet Low carb diet NSCA Coach
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