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A Review of Hydration and Body Composition for Wildland Fire Suppression Aids
February 12, 2021
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.
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Trainer Tips: Hydration
May 1, 2017
Trainer Tips are infographics designed to help you, an NSCA professional, educate clients and promote your services. These member-only resources can be used for client education, motivation, and promotion.
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Hydration and Electrolyte Considerations for Tactical Athletes
February 1, 2016
It is important for tactical athletes to be aware of their fluid intake and hydration status when training for or performing job duties. This article explains several ways this can be accomplished.
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Hydration and Performance
June 3, 2019
This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition discusses the research surrounding the timing of hydration and its impact on sport performance for those participating in aerobic endurance exercise.
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Year-Round Nutrition Program
March 5, 2021
This excerpt briefly explains nutrition periodization for different training cycles to help maximize performance for endurance athletes.
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Trainer Tips
Are you looking for research-based infographics you can use to educate your clients and athletes? If you’re an NSCA member you can download these resources below, along with referenced discussion points.
Six Essentials to Safe Participation
May 1, 2017
Hydration, footwear, and exercise frequency are only a few of the essentials to safe participation in cardiovascular activity. Make sure to include all six essentials in your program to ensure safe participation.
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Nutrient Needs during Deployment and Shift Work
August 20, 2021
This excerpt explains the importance of optimal nutritional strategies in conjunction with good sleep hygiene and how that can help mitigate damaging effects of deployment and shift work on performance.
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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.
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TSAC Report – October 2019 Research Column
August 1, 2020
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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