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Importance of Rate of Force Development
July 31, 2017
In this session from the 2017 NSCA National Conference, Mike Stone explains what rate of force development (RFD) is, how it is derived, and the underlying mechanisms affecting RFD.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Speed development strength and conditioning rate of force development
Barefoot Training
July 28, 2014
Join Loren Landow as he talks about barefoot training during the NSCA's 2014 National Conference. Drawing on his personal experience with fascial injury, Landow demonstrates mobility and activation exercises designed to help build ankle and foot strength.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Barefoot Training Foot Strength Ankle Strength Fascial Injury
Horizontal Trumps Vertical for Acceleration and Speed Development
July 28, 2014
In this video from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Bret Contreras discusses how moving horizontally - quick breaks and agility drills vs. hopping - can result in explosive acceleration and speed.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Acceleration Speed Development Agility Drills
Bridge: Core Training, with Joe Drake
May 1, 2015
Joe Drake, owner of Gravity and Oxygen Fitness, discusses his philosophy on training the core and provides some examples.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design core core training strength and conditioning
Velocity-Based Training, from Theory to Application: Responses
November 20, 2020
This infographic explains the acute and chronic responses of velocity-based training (VBT). This is the third and final infographic of a three-part series explaining the theory behind and application of VBT.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Infographics Acute Response Chronic Response Velocity Based Training
The Role of Kettlebells in Strength and Conditioning
June 1, 2016
Studies support the use of kettlebells for improving power, although evidence for using them to improve strength and aerobic fitness is still equivocal. Studies investigating the biomechanical properties of kettlebell training have been fruitful, and it may be useful for developing sprint running performance and for injury prevention.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design infographics kettlebell
From the Field – Bridging the Gap between Strength and Conditioning and Mental Readiness within H2F
October 11, 2024
This article provides personal insight and practical ways that mindfulness training can be incorporated into a physical training (PT) plan.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Soldier Sleep H2F Holistic Health Readiness
Training Athletic Development and Conditioning in Elite Soccer Players
August 21, 2020
In this hands-on session from the 2020 NSCA Coaches Conference, Allison Skufca, from Landow Performance, demonstrates progressions from their four pillars of speed and agility training with soccer athletes.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Speed Agility Top End Speed Deceleration Acceleration Soccer Energy Systems Development
Periodization is Dead, or is it?
May 13, 2019
Former President of the NSCA Greg Haff talks about how views on periodization have changed, and the importance of periodization for coaches and athletes to see consistent performance, in this 2018 National Conference video.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Greg Haff Periodization Performance Strength and Conditioning
What Works: Based in Science, Grounded in Reality
March 4, 2019
This 2018 Coaches Conference video features rugby Strength and Conditioning Coach Ashley Jones discussing how his training and coaching philosophies have changed over time based on experience and science based principles.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Ashley Jones Strength and Conditioning Coach Coaching Philosophies Training Philosophies Speed Power
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