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Aerobic Conditioning
by Robert Taylor, Loyola College in Maryland, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Functional Movement for Dummies
by Todd Hamer, Robert Morris University, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome
by Dr. Steven Horwitz, Maryland State Director, NSCA

Deceleration Mechanics: A Lost Art
by Jason Riddell, American University Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

How to Intensify Your Workouts
by Fred Cantor, University of Maryland Baltimore County Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Rest and Recovery
by Robert Taylor, Loyola College in Maryland, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Training Philosophies: Training Hard or Training Smart
by Todd Hamer, Robert Morris University, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Anabolic Steroids: The Road to the Gold or the Road to the Grave?
by Dr. Steven Horwitz, Maryland State Director, NSCA

To an Athlete, Aching Young - TIME MAGAZINE

Simple and Safe Strength Training
by Fred Cantor, University of Maryland Baltimore County Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Strength Training for Children
by Dr. Steven Horwitz, Maryland State Director, NSCA

Osteoarthritis: Is it really caused by wear and tear?
by Dr. Steven Horwitz, Maryland State Director, NSCA

"Preseason Preparation: The student-athlete should be protected from premature exposure to the full rigors of sport. Preseason conditioning should provide the student-athlete with optimal readiness by the first practice."
The 2005-2006 NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, p. 6


"...the incidence of overuse injuries sustained by young athletes could be reduced by 50% if more emphasis was placed on the development of fundamental fitness abilities before sports participation." "...the National Athletic Trainers' Association suggests that high school athletes engage in conditioning activities at least six weeks before the start of practice."
Faigenbaum, A., Schram, J. Can Resistance Training Reduce Injuries in Youth Sports? Strength and Conditioning Journal 26(3) p18. 2004.