If you have dealt with overuse injuries in the past or have limited time, you can still use a 5k training program that has low volume to keep you healthy while improving your speed.This program assumes a few things: You can only run 3 days per week, either due to time or fear of overuse […]
Continue readingWe all constantly hear about the importance of core strength and many of us even try to take it seriously. We crunch and twist and plank until we can’t any longer. Despite that, our progress seems to stall. If you have been doing the same small group of exercises to work your core for too […]
Continue readingSo you want take the CSCS exam and get certified by the NSCA? Congratulations, you’ve made a great choice. Unfortunately, depending on your experience level, it might not be such an easy thing to do. There is a reason it is perhaps the most respected cert among strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers. It’s […]
Continue readingI recently took the NSCA’s CSCS exam to earn my certification. When preparing for it, I found it almost overwhelming to figure out what to use to prepare for the test. So, I tried out a bunch of different CSCS study materials, and you can find my favorite ones below. The Book The absolute most important […]
Continue readingIf you are looking for an online course to guide you to a successful CSCS exam, the options are limited. Luckily, there is a good option out there. Human Kinetics has, in partnership with the NSCA created a CSCS online course to prepare coaches for the certification exam. While it may seem pricey, you are getting […]
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