Sleep Performance

Leveraging technology to boost firefighter preparedness

When integrated thoughtfully, wearable technology like fitness trackers, heart rate monitors, and sleep-tracking devices can enhance this holistic approach by providing insights into previously difficult areas to gauge accurately or obtain information. ... more »

University of Texas study suggests activity lengthens REM latency

A new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin provides the most reliable validation to date of the connection between physical activity, sleep quality, ... more »

Study suggests squats may help with sleep

A new study out of the University of Otago in New Zealand suggests that doing short but regular bouts of resistance exercises, like squats, at night may help people sleep longer. Participants who ... more »

The reality of the job and the importance of holistic training

As firefighters get further into their careers, they start to see and feel the effects of stress. The interrupted sleep on shift, the mental effects of traumatic calls, and the sustained hypervigilan... more »

The Recovery Standard Project

A shift schedule is inevitable when working in public safety. This concept is deemed “part of the job” for many roles associated with being a first responder, such as fire and rescue. Within t... more »

Enhancing the immune system through nutrition, does it work?

Whether it’s running faster, lifting heavier, or achieving optimal body composition, we are always seeking ways to improve performance. Recently, many have begun to reconsider a major contributor t... more »

GPS technology helps law enforcement track health

In today’s world, the law enforcement field has benefited from not only technological advancements for tangible assets such as an officer’s duty gear, raid equipment, police vehicles, and compute... more »

Effective Tactical Sleep Strategies

The Office of the Army Surgeon General recommends that soldiers sleep at least seven hours per night, although only a minimum of four hours is required during field training exercises.  In pr... more »