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Special Interest Groups
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Building a Balanced and Symmetrical Physique – Is Regional Hypertrophy Possible?
June 3, 2022
This article provides a brief overview of literature where regional hypertrophy was reported. It also discusses the basic science and application of regional hypertrophy training.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Hypertrophy Exercise Selection Resistance Training Range of Motion Pennation Angle
Educator of the Year
The Educator of the Year Award is presented to an educator who has made noteworthy contributions to education and clinical application of strength training and conditioning.
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
Attenuating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Untrained Individuals
January 1, 2014
The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast popular methods used to reduce muscle soreness. The article looks at caffeine, cold water therapy, BCAAs and aerobic exercise and briefly examines their efficacy in treating DOMS.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease caffeine to treat muscle soreness BCAAs to treat muscle soreness BCAAs to treat DOMS caffeine to treat DOMS how to treat DOMS cold water therapy cryotherapy DOMS muscle soreness
The Science of Squatting
March 25, 2013
In this video from the NSCA's Personal Trainers Conference 2013, Brad Schoenfeld, MSc, CSCS, CSPS, FNSCA, discusses the benefits and mechanics of squats.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Squats Squat Technique Squat Mechanics Biomechanics
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 27: Martin Rooney
Martin Rooney, Head Coach of Training for Warriors, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about defining a coach, balancing the coaching lifestyle, and myths and misconceptions about opening a gym.
Coaches Professional Development
Core Exercises Unique to Swimming
May 1, 2017
Exercises performed in the water that improve swimming skills and simultaneously work the core can be beneficial for swimmers. One particularly useful core exercise that is specifically designed for swimmers is a kickboard progression, such as the one described in this article.
Coaches Exercise Technique swimming swim training core training core exercises strength and conditioning
Snatches for Sport Performance: Simple Progressions and Proven Correctives
August 1, 2020
In this hands-on session from the 2020 NSCA Coaches Conference, Sport Science Manager at USA Weightlifting, Dr. Anna Swisher, discusses the technique of the snatch including progressions, regressions, and coaching cues for each part of the movement.
Coaches Exercise Technique Olympic Lifting Snatch Power Position Cueing Progressions Regressions
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