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Tactical Fitness Research Presented in 2015
April 24, 2018by Guy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D
This article summarizes several sessions at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 62nd Annual Meeting, held in San Diego, CA, May 27–30, 2015 that examined various aspects of tactical performance.
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A Review of Hydration and Body Composition for Wildland Fire Suppression Aids
February 15, 2021by Tomas Ruvalcaba, CSCS, TSAC-F and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article explains the importance of educating and supplying firefighters with the right tools for hydration and optimal body composition to safely and effectively execute their job tasks.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
Sport Performance and Body Composition
June 8, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
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.
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Navigating the Challenges of CASCE Accreditation
Answers to 7 common questions about CASCE accreditation and resources to clarify and streamline the process.
Physical Training Considerations for Police Academy Recruits
August 7, 2023by Timary Malley, CSCS, Alyssa Yetter, and Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D
This article discusses the benefits of utilizing evidence-based training approaches supported by current strength and conditioning research with law enforcement officer recruits.
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Military Research—Recent Insights and Implications
April 23, 2018by Brandon Stone, CSCS, RSCC
Recent advances in research and human performance programs (HPP) has made it possible to learn more about the tactical athlete while creating enhanced methodologies and implementation. This review draws on the past three years of research focusing on strength and conditioning within military communities, exploring the current themes of research and the implications of future studies.
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Training Considerations for the Female Firefighter – Bridging the Evidence Gap in Tactical Strength and Conditioning
May 15, 2026by Annmarie Chizewski, PhD, CSCS, USAW, Joel Martin, PhD, CSCS,*D, CPSS, Lee Brown, PhD, CSCS, CSPS, TSAC-F, RSCC, Steve Ferrier, and Mick Jackson
This TSAC Report article discusses why female firefighters need sex-specific training to improve biomechanics, reduce injury risk, and support career sustainability. Visit NSCA online to read more about exercise science and occupational readiness.
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Advanced Understanding of Olympic-Style Weightlifting for Sport
September 24, 2018by Antonio Squillante, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Some of the major misconceptions concerning Olympic-style weightlifting for sport are addressed in this article, providing evidence-based recommendations to better implement the snatch, clean and jerk, and their derivatives in the training of high school and collegiate athletes.
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Feasibility and Difficulties of Conducting Research on Professional Firefighters
April 26, 2021by Matthew Sokoloski, CSCS, TSAC-F, Dr Brandon Rhett Rigby, PhD, CSPS, NSCA-CPT, Isaac Rowland, CSCS, Ryan Gordon, CSCS, and Christopher Ryan Bachik, CSCS, TSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss the difficulties that can arise when performing physiological-based research with firefighters.
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Overtraining
May 22, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
Understanding how the body adapts to the overload of aerobic exercise is critical to designing effective exercise training programs, monitoring exercise responses and progress, and assessing training outcomes.
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