Examine different measures of velocity that can be used in resistance training and understand how each measure may be more applicable to either strength or power exercises. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference, Daniel Baker, President of the Australia Strength and Conditioning Association, explains how to use velocity data to monitor changes in strength or power, and how to use velocity scores for readiness/performance monitoring.
CoachesExercise ScienceProgram designVelocity MetricsImproving Resistance TrainingVelocity Measures in ProgrammingStrength and Power2016-National-Conference
The purpose of this article is to show athletes and coaches how plantar fasciitis is diagnosed, treated, and transitioned back to athletic training for the athlete.
CoachesExercise ScienceProgram designTesting and EvaluationPlantar FasciitisRehabilitationOrthoticsPhysical Therapy
Battling rope exercises can be used as a metabolic training modality following a comprehensive resistance training workout to increase the client’s heart rate and help maximize the metabolic cost of the training session.
Because a client’s functional abilities will change in each of the tissue healing phases, the fitness professional must understand the time it takes to heal and the science behind each phase in order to prescribe safe exercises for clients in those phases.
Personal trainersProgram designBasic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Diseasemusculoskeletal injuryrecovering from injuryovertraining
Gain insight into the interactions between strength, power, speed, and agility for soccer players. Also, learn basic programing guidelines that adhere to current research.
CoachesExercise TechniqueProgram designexercise programmingsoccer drillsstrength training for soccersoccer trainingspeedsoccer
The purpose of this article is to highlight the 22 fundamental motor skills and offer practical suggestions for implementing fundamental motor skill training into an activity plan.
CoachesExercise TechniqueProgram designfundamentals of movementyouth trainingdeveloping motor skillsMotor skills
Ankle injuries are very common and their incidence potentially can be reduced or prevented if the person has a better sense of foot position if proper footwear is worn while exercising.
TSAC FacilitatorsExercise ScienceExercise TechniqueProgram designTSACTactical StrengthBarbell Back SquatAnkle Joint ForcesFootwear for Back squat
This article shows how to introduce and apply the sport season model, periodization cycles, and variables of training into the ARFORGEN process. Overtraining, including the signs and symptoms, also is covered.
TSAC FacilitatorsProgram designperiodizationovertrainingmilitary fitnessTSAC-Ftactical strength and conditioningARFORGEN