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Branched-Chain Amino Acids
December 17, 2021
This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition explains branched-chain amino acids
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition BCAAs Albumin Protein Protein Synthesis Free Fatty Acids
Sprinting Mechanics and Technique
December 10, 2018
This book excerpt is an overview of the fundamentals to sprinting mechanics and technique. It also covers starting, acceleration, drive phase, recovery phase, and deceleration.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Sprinting Sprinting Mechanics Sprinting Performance Acceleration
Aerobic Endurance Measures and Analyses
June 1, 2017
The VO2max test is the most effective measurement of the body’s ability to deliver and use oxygen for producing energy that can be used by the muscles. VO2max (i.e., maximum aerobic power) simply stands for the maximal volume of oxygen that can be used.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Aerobic endurance aerobic training endurance training strength and conditioning
Determination of Resistance Training Frequency
May 1, 2017
Factors such as the types of exercises used, the number of muscle groups trained per session, the structure of the program, and the client’s training status and overall fitness level dictate training frequency.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Training frequency how often should I lift weights resistance training strength training workout plans workout routines
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.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Safety Hydration Warm-Up Cool-Down Breathing Exercise Frequency Clothing Footwear
3 Field Methods for Assessing Body Composition
May 1, 2017
This book excerpt describes field methods for assessing body composition that are portable and easy to use for assessment of several people in a short time period.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment BMI body composition test body composition body fat percentage test body fat testing body fat test BMI test
Adaptations of Cartilage to Anaerobic Training
December 20, 2019
This article summarizes the adaptations of cartilage via anaerobic training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Cartilage Anaerobic Training Synovial Fluid Articular Cartilage
Effects of Instability on Force and Velocity
December 3, 2019
This article discusses the effects of instability on force and velocity throughout the body.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Power Output Instability Force Velocity
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.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Hydration Electrolyte Balance Aerobic Endurance Fluid Balance Dehydration
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