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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.
This article will present a sample program that was implemented successfully by a group of older women in competition, and discuss the general exercise principles utilized to increase BMD in postmenopausal women.
This continuing education opportunity explores a variety of topics as they pertain to common racquet sports - badminton, racquetball, squash, and tennis.
To earn your CEUs, it will be necessary to review 5 articles from the NSCA Strength & Conditioning Journal and pass a 50-question quiz. Please note: this quiz awards 1.0 CEU (10 contact hours).
Articles include:
1) Agility Training for Experienced Athletes, A Dynamical Systems Approach
2) Review of the Badminton Lunge and Specific Training Considerations
3) Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Racquetball Athletes
4) Physical Preparation for Elite Level Squash Players, Monitoring, Assessment, and
Training Practices for the Strength and Conditioning Coach
5) New Approaches for On-court Endurance Testing and Conditioning in Competitive
Tennis Players
Live high/train low: what changes can be expected, what dose is required, and is it preferable to other training models for improving performance in endurance sports such as running, swimming, and cycling?
Strength and conditioning coaches can help bridge the gap between research and anecdotal experiences by reporting subjective and objective information obtained while carrying out everyday responsibilities.
This article explains the specific considerations of building a tactical training space and how to maximize the potential of the dedicated space by having a stable of equipment that reflects the needs of the audience.