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Core Exercises for Ice Hockey
May 22, 2018by Developing the Core
Focusing on developing the core muscles in a strength and conditioning program for ice hockey players can improve performance of movements on the ice.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
From the Field – A Closer Look at Squat Variations
September 20, 2020by Lee Boyce
This article briefly explains different squat variations, as well as how they differ from a physics and biomechanics standpoint.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Incorporating the Farmer’s Walk Exercise into Your Client’s Program
October 9, 2025by Michael Krackow, PhD, ATC, CSCS, TSAC-F, and Joyce Blandino, PhD
This Personal Training Quarterly article reviews the farmer’s walk exercise and how to incorporate it safely into a client’s exercise program. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.
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Specificity and the Tactical Athlete
October 17, 2022by Joshua Pratt, CSCS, TSAC-F
This article discusses using the principle of specificity as an important component in tactical training programs to enhance performance, decrease injuries, and improve functional longevity of a tactical athlete.
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Anaerobic Training and Electromyography Studies
November 26, 2018by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition
This Kinetic Select excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition describes the results from electromyography (EMG) studies on the neural adaptations to anaerobic training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science
Post-Rehabilitation Programming—Lateral Ankle Sprains
January 22, 2019by Cameron Yuen, CSCS
Ankle sprains are an extremely common injury of both sports and everyday life. In the post-rehabilitation setting, it is important to first identify and then address deficits in ankle, hip, and knee range of motion and strength.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Post-Concussion Effects on Neurocognitive Performance in Tactical Athletes
April 24, 2018by Joseph Kardouni and Dennis Scofield, CSCS, TSAC-F
Concussion is a concerning injury and recovery can last days, weeks, or even months. Becoming familiar with post-concussion symptoms and the ensuing health-related sequelae is essential for those aiming to optimize the physical performance of tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Core Development through the Use of Sled Training
April 6, 2018by Kelvin N. King Jr
Using the sled closely mimics real-time sports performance movements and activities because of the horizontal resistance opposing the vertical movements typically seen in a weight room setting. This article highlights a variety of sled training exercises designed to target the core musculature.
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