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Special Populations Feature: Parkinson's Disease
The NSCA’s Strength and Conditioning Journal publishes a monthly series on exercise intervention for Special Populations. Volume 34, Issue 2 focuses on Parkinson’s disease (PD)—a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is accompanied by severe motor symptoms that present functional limitations. Exercise has been shown to positively modify PD symptoms and improve quality of life for persons with PD.
10 Best Practices for Preventing Sudden Death in Collegiate Conditioning Sessions
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) collaborated in January 2012 to form a committee focused on the issue of sudden death in collegiate conditioning. Together, the NATA and NSCA developed 10 best practices regarding preventative measures.
Hot Topic: Enhancing Physical Fitness in the Fire Service: A Novel Approach to Exercise Training
A common barrier to facilitating physical activity is a lack of available exercise equipment at the fire station. This Hot Topic introduces a novel approach to exercise training at the fire station utilizing firefighter equipment (e.g., fire hoses, ladders, etc.).
Four Stages of Client Warm-Ups
This article discusses warm-up strategies for personal trainers and their clients. Choosing the appropriate warm-up should be personalized based on the needs and goals of your clients - key considerations include energy systems, range of motion, and specific client abilities or limitations.
When the Perfect Plan is Not the Best Plan
Learn why it is impossible to account for all the training variables when developing a strength and conditioning program.
What is a Special Population?
Introducing the National Strength and Conditioning Association's new CSPS credential and populations served.
Tips to Reduce the Risk of Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Includes background on the IT band syndrome and exercises that can be used to reduce its risk of injury. From the NSCA's Performance Training Journal.
Special Population Feature: Exercise for Down Syndrome
While training clients with Down Syndrome is rewarding, it also presents its own unique set of challenges. From the Strength and Conditioning Journal.
Six Areas of Focus for Tactical Facilitators to Address When Training Police
To overcome the unique challenge of training police officers, tactical facilitators should focus on the following six areas to ensure success. From the NSCA TSAC Report.
Sickle Cell Trait: Practical Considerations for Managing Athletes “At Risk”
Learn how to prevent complications when training athletes with this blood disorder. From the NSCA's Performance Training Journal.

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Number of results: 43 // Displaying page 1 of 5

Special Populations Feature: Parkinson's Disease

10 Best Practices for Preventing Sudden Death in Collegiate Conditioning Sessions

Hot Topic: Enhancing Physical Fitness in the Fire Service: A Novel Approach to Exercise Training

A common barrier to facilitating physical activity is a lack of available exercise equipment at the fire station. This Hot Topic introduces a novel approach to exercise training at the fire station utilizing firefighter equipment (e.g., fire hoses, ladders, etc.).

Four Stages of Client Warm-Ups

This article discusses warm-up strategies for personal trainers and their clients. Choosing the appropriate warm-up should be personalized based on the needs and goals of your clients - key considerations include energy systems, range of motion, and specific client abilities or limitations.

When the Perfect Plan is Not the Best Plan

Learn why it is impossible to account for all the training variables when developing a strength and conditioning program.

What is a Special Population?

Introducing the National Strength and Conditioning Association's new CSPS credential and populations served.

Tips to Reduce the Risk of Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Includes background on the IT band syndrome and exercises that can be used to reduce its risk of injury. From the NSCA's Performance Training Journal.

Special Population Feature: Exercise for Down Syndrome

While training clients with Down Syndrome is rewarding, it also presents its own unique set of challenges. From the Strength and Conditioning Journal.

Six Areas of Focus for Tactical Facilitators to Address When Training Police

To overcome the unique challenge of training police officers, tactical facilitators should focus on the following six areas to ensure success. From the NSCA TSAC Report.

Sickle Cell Trait: Practical Considerations for Managing Athletes “At Risk”

Learn how to prevent complications when training athletes with this blood disorder. From the NSCA's Performance Training Journal.

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