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Continuing Education for Army Master Fitness Trainers
January 1, 2015
To apply performance enhancement and injury prevention practices employed by today’s professional and collegiate athletics to the Army, a restructuring of training paradigms needs to be implemented across the force.
TSAC Facilitators Professional Development Army Master Fitness Trainers tsac
Muscle Activation in Hip-Extensor Exercises
May 1, 2017
This study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research compared the muscle activation level of the gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and erector spinae in the hip thrust, barbell deadlift, and hex bar deadlift; each of which are compound resisted hip-extension exercises.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design hip thrust barbell deadlift hex bar deadlift hip-extension exercises infographics
Proximal Position Dictates Hip Performance and Health
June 1, 2017
This article provides strength and conditioning coaches with strategies to address hip mobility limitations that may lead to lumbar spine and femoral acetabular issues.
Coaches Exercise Science NSCA Coach sports injuries injury prevention hip exercises
Repeated Sprint Ability: Bridging the Gap between Science and Application
December 1, 2016
Repeated sprint ability (RSA) may be one of the most important factors to consider when developing strength and conditioning programs for high-intensity repeated sprint sports. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Coaches Conference, Ernie Rimer reviews the latest science behind RSA, compares the pros and cons of RSA protocols performed in the laboratory and in the field, and suggests methods to improve RSA.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Strength and Power Conditioning Speed and Agility RSA Repeated Sprint Ability
NSCA Research Committee Application
Each NSCA SIG has an executive council composed of a chair and at least two members. Applications are accepted from October 1 to December or January 15 annually. Check back during the application window for information on open positions.
Bridge: Efficient Deceleration
May 11, 2015
This video demonstrates techniques used for the four primary components of deceleration: dynamic balance, eccentric strength, power, and reactive strength.
Coaches Exercise Technique Deceleration Deceleration Drills Eccentric Strength Power
Take Rotational Training to the Next Level
July 1, 2014
This article explains what rotational suspension bodyweight training is and how it is different from traditional suspension bodyweight training.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design core training exercises exercises for the core Rotational training
Bridge: Long-Term Athletic Development, with Dr. Greg Haff
July 15, 2016
Dr. Greg Haff, President of the NSCA, sits down to discuss the NSCA's position statement on Long-Term Athletic Development.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science LTAD Long-Term Athletic Development youth training guidelines
Understand the Energy Demands of the Tactical Athlete
June 1, 2016
The daily energy requirements of tactical personnel are highly variable, depending on gender, body composition, activities performed, age, and environmental conditions.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science energy demands tactical strength and conditioning tsac-f
2018 Coach of the Year Awards
Colorado Springs, CO – Strength and conditioning coaches from across the nation will converge at the NSCA’s Coaches Conference on January 4, 2018 in Charlotte, NC to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strength and conditioning, presented by the industry’s most elite and respected experts.
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