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Cross Education with the Post-Rehabilitation Process
December 18, 2020
During the rehabilitation process, a client may need therapy outside of the personal trainer’s scope of practice. This article discusses safe and effective modalities that personal trainers can use with clients in the post-rehabilitation phase process.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Cross Education Mirror Training Phantom Limb Rehabilitation Process
Essentials of Tactical Strength Training and Conditioning
NSCA’s Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning is a NSCA resource developed for those seeking the TSAC-F certification and for strength and conditioning coaches or personal trainers who work with tactical populations such as military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue personnel.
Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) for the Personal Trainer – Part 1: Awareness
July 19, 2024
This three-part series will show how personal trainers can create a physically literate cradle-to-grave culture for all, with LTAD as the framework. This article addresses awareness of LTAD and why is it important for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Professional Development LTAD Physical Literacy Health Fitness Lifespan Athleticism
Sport Performance and Body Composition
June 1, 2017
All fitness components depend on body composition to some extent, and the demands of many sports require that athletes maintain standard levels of body composition.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation body composition weight classes body fat lean body mass
Upper Body Power in Mixed Martial Arts
March 17, 2023
The purpose of this article is to justify the importance and advantage to properly incorporate upper body power (UBP) training in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Mixed Martial Arts Upper Body Power Velocity Potentiation
NSCA Announces 2017 Career Awards
Colorado Springs, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association recognizes Avery Faigenbaum, Terry Todd, Andrea Hudy, and Jeff Chandler recognized for their career accomplishments.
A Guide to Muscle Protein Synthesis for the Physique Athlete and Coach
March 3, 2023
This article discusses the balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and muscle protein breakdown (MPB) to help individuals better achieve their goals in muscle hypertrophy.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Hypertrophy Protein Synthesis Physique Athlete
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.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Safety PTQ injury risk seated leg extension seated leg curl adduction machine personal training
Biomechanics of Speed
September 16, 2019
This excerpt from Developing Speed looks at how a fundamental understanding of the biomechanical principles that affect speed can assist coaches and athletes in developing running speed.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Speed Force Biomechanics Laws of Motion
Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Triathletes
November 12, 2018
Triathlons are unique compared to other sports as athletes are required to master three distinct disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. This article lays out a training program that focuses on a balance between strength training and sport training to avoid overtraining and overuse injuries and to maximize performance in a multi-sport athlete.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design Triathlete Multi-Sport Athlete Running Cycling Swimming
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