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Factors Determining Agility: Speed
June 1, 2017
Acceleration is the rate of change in velocity, so this phase of sprinting is critical for changing directions as rapidly and efficiently as possible. Optimal technique for linear sprinting in the acceleration phase involves four factors that maximize stride length and frequency.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique speed agility strength and conditioning
Low-Carbohydrate Diets for Athletes
March 25, 2013
In this presentation from the NSCA's 2013 Personal Trainer Conference, Alan Aragon and Jeff Volek discuss low-carbohydrate diets for athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Carbohydrates Nutrition
The Vitamin D and Testosterone Connection
May 1, 2015
Dr. Lonnie Lowery spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about the connection between Vitamin D and testosterone.
Coaches Weightlifting technique coaching technique strength training weight lifting exercises coaching
Bridge: Deadlift Variations
May 1, 2015
Matt Thompson gives an overview of different variations of the deadlift and their pros and cons.
Coaches deadlift strength and conditioning exercise technique
Total Score of Athleticism – Holistic Athlete Profiling to Enhance Decision-Making
March 16, 2020
This infographic reviews a simple averaging system for athlete profiling, known as the total score of athleticism.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Testing and Evaluation Infographics Athletic Profile Data Fitness Tests Strength Speed Cognition Balance
Improving Mechanical Effectiveness during Sprint Acceleration: Practical Recommendations and Guidelines
February 22, 2020
This infographic details sprint profiling and reviews possible resistance training exercises that help along the force-velocity curve.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Infographics Sprint Profiling Force-Velocity Curve Acceleration
Effect of Velocity-Based Loading on Acceleration Kinetics and Kinematics during Sled Towing
February 18, 2019
This info-graphic describes research on velocity decrements to increase propulsive and horizontal force applications to increase acceleration kinetics.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Velocity Based Training Acceleration Sled Push Horizontal Force Application infographics
Importance of Horizontally Loaded Movements to Sports Performance
May 1, 2017
Athletes must be able to express strength, power, and speed in multiple directions, and it may be beneficial to emphasize horizontally based movements in strength and conditioning programs.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science horizontal load infographics
Concurrent Training in Prepubescent Children
May 1, 2017
The results of this study suggest that concurrent training in two different sessions seems to be an effective and useful method for training-induced explosive strength and VO2max in prepubescent children.
Coaches Exercise Science concurrent training youth training children infographics
Postactivation Potentiation: How does it work?
May 1, 2017
Learn about how a potentiating stimulus can induce a postactivation potentiation (PAP) response in vertical jump, sprint, and upper-body performance, as well as the optimal structure of a strength-power potentiating complex.
Coaches Exercise Science PAP infographics Postactivation Potentiation
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