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Building Strength in the Fire Academy—Sample Training Program from Personal Perspective
April 23, 2018by Brice Long, CSCS
Through a well-designed resistance training program, firefighter recruits can gain the movement skills, confidence to exercise, and foundational strength/physiological adaptations that they need for a long and healthy career.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Implications of Aerobic Fitness on Firefighters’ Occupational Performance, Health, and Risk of Injury
March 20, 2021by Emily Langford, Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
The purpose of this article is to discuss the health and occupational implications of firefighters not currently meeting the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) aerobic capacity recommendations.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Abdominal and Lumbo-Pelvic Stability Exercises for First Responders
March 4, 2020by Ciara Gonzales, CSCS and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article will discuss why it is important for first responders to have abdominal and lumbo-pelvic strength in relation to movements and tasks in their specific jobs. A list of possible exercises and implementation are also included.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Training Program Considerations for Endurance Runners
May 22, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
This article contains examples of how to periodize training programs to help aerobic endurance athletes reach their peak condition at the appropriate time of the year.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Choosing Exercises—“The Crunch”
April 8, 2018by Brad J. Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA and Stuart McGill, PhD
Should personal trainers include the crunch exercise in an exercise program? The answer should always be, “it depends;” however, arriving at the best answer requires a process.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Aerobic Endurance Training Strategies
June 15, 2018
Various aspects of resistance training, such as specific exercises chosen, workout structure, resistance used, volume (repetitions and sets), rest intervals between sets, and training frequency, can be manipulated to mold the strength training program to best meet an endurance athlete’s goals.
Coaches Exercise Science
Improving Physical Readiness Testing (PRT) Results for U.S. Navy Sailors
August 19, 2019by Manny Romero, CSCS, TSAC-F and Josh Hockett, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article focuses on the requirements that must be met for sailors to pass a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), and resources the Command Fitness Leader (CFL) and tactical facilitator have at their disposal to assist sailors. In addition, an example program is provided to help support sailors struggling to meet PFA requirements.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Understanding Inter-Individual Responses to Exercise
December 14, 2020by Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Gina Hogan, Jordan Brown, and Maisie Davis
This article briefly describes how individuals can have the same training program, but have large fluctuations in the adaptation responses due to genetic and life style factors.
Personal trainers Exercise Science
The Current State of the Sport Science Field and Careers – Integration, Data, and Professional Pathways
March 12, 2024by Luke Pelton, PhD, CSCS, CISSN, and Eric McMahon, MEd, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, RSCC*D
This article aims to describe the development of the sport scientist role and clarify the common qualifications and responsibilities therein.
Coaches Professional Development
Why Youth Strength and Conditioning Matters
June 11, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D, USAW
Providing a safe and effective youth strength and conditioning program is only the foundation of their long-term athletic development.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
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