National Strength and Conditioning Association conference in Munich connected strength and conditioning professionals, club trainers, physiotherapists, educators, and researchers from around the world
What are the fundamentals of tendon rehabilitation? What should be the training considerations for the adaptive athletes? What are the practical applications of resisting sprint training? Several questions like these—pertaining to the training, rehabilitation, recovery and performance enhancement of athletes and sportsmen—were answered at the 8th NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) Global Conference in Munich, Germany. It was held between March 25 and 26. The event and its sessions focused on ‘bridging the gap’ between research and practical hands-on presentations. Strength and conditioning professionals, club trainers, physiotherapists, educators, and researchers from around the world attended the event.
It helped the participants to learn more about cutting-edge research in sports science and proven applications from leading universities, coaches, sports practitioners and other leaders in the fitness and strength and conditioning industry.
Besides presentations from leading experts in Germany, International sessions consisted of lecture series by experts from NSCA foreign affiliations including China, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, UK, among others.
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) was founded in 1978 as a non-profit association. It aims at advancing the strength and conditioning and related sport science professions around the world. It also empowers a community of professionals to maximize their impact through disseminating evidence-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, networking opportunities, and continuing education. It has more than 60,000 members and certified professionals worldwide.
NSCA Global had conducted its first conference online during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was organised by China. The conference in Munich was its first offline global conference. It was organsied under the guidance of Jund and Daniela Ford. More than 300 delegates, including participants from USA, Europe, India, China and Japan had attended the event.
There were many prominent speakers from Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and USA, among other countries. Some of the key speakers were Kevin Speer, Wolfhard Savoy, Dr Sebastian Gehlert, Dr Theresa Larson, James Ferris, Bram Swinnen, among others. The event commenced with an opening speech by NSCA officials. Daniela Ford welcomed all the participants, speakers, guests and sponsors. The event consisted of both lectures and practical sessions. Session on each theoretical topic was followed by a live demonstration and a question and answer session.
Few companies showcased their rehab and exercise products. At least four to five app-based athletic performance improvisers were also showcased. Heart rate monitoring devices and GPS tracking devices were also on the display. Amongst all the innovative devices, the one which stood out was the app-based band, PatFit designed by Patrick Herzog. With the PATband, one can do over 1000 exercises everywhere! He also showcased a single mat on which one can do all sets of exercises.
