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Position Statements
Position statements are official statements of the NSCA on topics related to strength and conditioning and exercise science. All NSCA Position Statements are published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research® and free to the public.
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Agility and Coordination Training in a Pediatric Athletic Population
June 3, 2019
A fundamental training program at a young age gives the athlete the opportunity to develop many skills needed to succeed. The implementation of agility and coordination training can help reduce the risk of injury and elevate a young developing athlete.
Coaches Program design Youth Training Agility and Coordination Training HS-Coaching Youth Athlete
Leveraging the Trends in the Fitness Studio/Gym Community
January 1, 2015
Studio owners or aspiring owners can leverage current or emerging trends to grow (or start) their business, and better understand the fitness landscape to gain a competitive advantage.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration fitness studio personal training business personal training
The Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance
June 1, 2017
The effects of alcohol on athletic performance vary depending on quantity, demographics, and type of exercise, making it difficult to determine specific recommendations. From an athletic performance standpoint, the acute use of alcohol can influence motor skills, hydration status, aerobic performance, as well as aspects of the recovery process.
Coaches Nutrition alcohol sports nutrition dietary recommendations strength and conditioning NSCA Coach
Developmental Model for Prospective Male and Female US Air Force Special Warfare Candidates: Part 1 – Background
May 12, 2023
This article seeks to explain the differences between males and females in training and adaptations, as well as provide actionable guidelines to improve performance.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Special Warfare Air Force Body Mass Load Carriage Endurance
Anthropometrical Considerations for Customizing the Squat Pattern
February 25, 2019
Proper form and biomechanical execution of the squat has been a long-debated subject in the fitness and sports performance industries. The following article describes a method to help determine an individual’s preferred squatting foot position, setup, and depth based on their unique hip anthropometrics for smarter, safer, and more optimized squatting.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Squat Squat Position Bio-mechanics Squat stance
