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Sport-Specific Training – A Guide to Exercise Selection
November 24, 2023
This article seeks to help simplify the exercise selection process by providing clarity on how different exercises can aid in enhancing performance and potentially reduce injury risk.
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NSCA-CPT Practice Questions – Techniques of Exercise
The NSCA-CPT Techniques of Exercise Online Practice Question Bundle helps candidates get familiar with the type, scope, and difficulty of the questions on the NSCA-CPT Certification exam.
Trainability of Neuromuscular Power in Youth
December 29, 2023
This excerpt from Developing Power discusses neuromuscular training for youth athletes.
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Resistance Exercise Preserves Physical Function of Older Adults—Implications for Strength and Conditioning Professionals
October 15, 2018
Older adults who desire to remain physically active at work, recreation, or sport can improve muscular strength, physical performance, and injury prevention if engaged in a properly designed resistance exercise program. The programming considerations presented herein may serve as a useful reference for strength and conditioning professionals working closely with active older adults.
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Intermittent Fasting – An Update on its Effects on Athletic Performance
April 1, 2016
Athletes have sought out intermittent fasting as a strategy to optimize performance. However, it is important to critically evaluate the research available in order to establish specific recommendations and determine if intermittent fasting is safe or effective.
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A Quarterback-Specific Movement Program
April 1, 2019
The football quarterback (QB) is a unique position in sport. To throw or pass the ball, the QB needs to incorporate nearly every muscle in the body in a very precise sequence to optimally release the ball with the right amount of power, spin, and precision. Specific movement patterns are suggested to optimize the performance of a QB.
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TSAC Report – October 2020 Research Column
May 14, 2021
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
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TSAC Research Column – January 2022
August 26, 2022
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
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TSAC Research Column – October 2022
July 7, 2023
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
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Low-Intensity Steady-State Cardio
October 20, 2023
This article will explain the interference effect and provide a rationale for why low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular training may be a useful tool for those interested in improving their body composition.
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