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Sequencing and Integrating Training

December 4, 2020

Article

This article breaks down periodization into sequencing and integrating training factors to optimize training outcomes.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Mesocycles Periodization Neuromuscular Adaptations Block

Risk Factors Requiring Wellness Interventions

November 6, 2020

Article

This excerpt from NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning explains the importance of wellness programs for tactical athletes.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Wellness Interventions Tactical Sleep Disruption Stress Nutrition

Swimming

October 30, 2020

Article

This excerpt from Developing the Core gives a quick look into why a stable trunk is so important for swimming athletes.

Coaches Program design Swimming Trunk Stability Propulsive Forces Core

Depth-Drop Push-Up

October 16, 2020

Article

Developing Power brings an explosive take on the push-up and explains the technique behind the depth-drop push-up for upper body power development.

TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Push-Up Power Exercise Technique Eccentric Loading

Typical Starting Patterns

September 18, 2020

Article

This excerpt from Developing Speed discusses the various start patterns that exist and how to include them in a speed development program.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Speed Stance Acceleration Direction Transition Static Start Rolling Start

Preparatory Period

September 4, 2020

Article

This excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning outlines what training typically looks like in the preparatory period, or off-season.

Coaches Program design Preparatory Period Off-Season Hypertrophy Strength Endurance Basic Strength

Influence of Perceptual-Cognitive Function on Movement Output

August 28, 2020

Article

This article briefly describes the importance of training perceptual-cognitive skills for faster performance.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Perceptual-Cognitive Skill Agility Coordination Decision Making Quickness

Plyometric Training

August 14, 2020

Article

This excerpt describes plyometric training with regards to the stretch-shortening cycle.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Plyometrics Stretch-Shortening Cycle Bounding Leaping

Strength Training

July 24, 2020

Article

This excerpt provides a brief snapshot of the use of carbohydrates in resistance training exercise sessions.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Carbohydrates Resistance Training Glycogen Insulin

Sport Performance and Heart Rate

July 10, 2020

Article

This article reviews the use of heart rate as a way to program cardiovascular exercise.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Heart Rate Range Karvonen Method Cardiovascular Exercise

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