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Cutting-Edge Nutraceuticals, Where are we Headed?
October 31, 2015
Herbs, spices, and other whole foods contain bioactive substances that can purportedly improve health and performance in a variety of ways from increased metabolism, antioxidant activity, gastrointestinal health, greater neurotransmitter production, and more. In this session from the NSCA 2015 Personal Trainers Conference, Dr. Carwyn Sharp describes and defines nutraceuticals and functional foods, issues of potency and standardization, their potential uses for health and performance, future directions, and current trending products.
Personal trainers Nutrition Nutrition Nutraceuticals Nutrition and Performance Gastrointestinal Health Neurotransmitter production
TSAC Report -- MIlitary Column -- October 2024
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Army Combat Fitness Test Military Performance Combat Sport Infantry Standing Long Jump (SLJ) Isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) General Military Training Sport Military Training
Effects of Training on Sand or Hard Surfaces on Sprint and Jump Performance of Team-Sport Players: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
June 18, 2021
This infographic breaks down training on different surfaces and how they affect performance outcomes.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Infographics Sand Sprint Jump Team Sports
Complex and Contrast Training: Does Strength and Power Training Sequence Affect Performance-Based Adaptations in Team Sports?
May 22, 2020
This infographic reviews the current research of both complex and contrast training methods and their effect on performance measures.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Infographics Complex Training Contrast Training Program Design
Training the Arm Swing for High Performance
May 17, 2024
This article explains the connections between the upper and lower body and their influence on performance and recovery strategies in sprinting.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Sprinting Arm Swing Myofascial Chains Aerobic Anaerobic
Tactical Solutions Roundtable Session – Preparing National Guard and Reserve Soldiers for the Army Combat Fitness Test
February 26, 2021
From the virtual 2021 NSCA Coaches Conference, human performance specialists from the O2X Human Performance network discuss the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), including what it entails, how strength coaches can best prepare individuals for it, and the nutritional and mental demands of training for the test.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation Army Combat Fitness Test National Guard Soldiers
Loading and Unloading Strategies: Managing All Variables within a Comprehensive Program
June 19, 2020
Joel Raether, Director of Sport Performance at Authentic Performance Center, uses this session to take a closer look at how all variables within a program must be addressed to account for cumulative fatigue, density of variables within, and how to manage stressors for the tactical athlete with high demands for physical, mental, physiological, and emotional stress.
TSAC Facilitators Program design TSAC-F Stress Recovery Grip Strength Programming Tactical
From Nothing to Nike — Climbing the Ladder in the Fitness Training Industry
July 31, 2015
From Nothing to Nike — Climbing the Ladder in the Fitness Training Industry
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development building business Fitness Industry personal training
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 6: Megan Young
Megan Young, Performance Coach at Auburn University, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the data revolution and combining science and coaching to validate the “coaching eye.” They also discuss the importance of your professional network, building a strong performance team, and the need to unify the profession.
Coaches Professional Development
NSCA Announces 2024 Tactical Awards
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Tactical Awards. Nominated by the NSCA community, these distinguished awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the tactical strength and conditioning community.
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