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First Responder Research Column January 2025 - The Impact of PPE on First Responders' Performance
July 1, 2025
This article from TSAC 76, describes first responder wellness and the effects of PPE on occupational performance. Visit NSCA online to learn about exercise science and tactical fitness.
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Effects of Core Instability on Muscle Activity
January 15, 2019
Potentially, an instability training program that first involves static balance and then progresses to dynamic balance activities would improve intrinsic balance. This improvement in balance would increase movement confidence, releasing the neuromuscular system from a stiffening strategy to more unimpeded motion, force, and power development.
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Football-Specific Speed Drills
May 1, 2017
This article presents two football-specific speed drills in detail—the single-leg box explosion and the mountain climber.
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Intensity and Volume by Drill Type
June 1, 2017
Coaches can use drills to improve quickness and agility. The training session can improve the specific areas needed to increase performance results by setting up appropriate intensity levels, duration of drills, recovery periods, and volume of drills.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design agility quickness strength and conditioningstrength and conditioning
Resistance Training for Older Adults
The benefits of resistance training are almost overwhelming, however, too few older adults participate in resistance training, largely because of fear, confusion, and lack of consensus to guide implementation. It is the hope that this position statement may have a positive impact addressing these issues and on empowering healthier aging.
Design of Endurance Resistance Training
February 2, 2024
This excerpt briefly explains the steps to create a resistance training plan for endurance athletes.
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