Apr 4, 2022
Maine Maritime Academy’s Firefighter Training Center Set to Start Construction

Maine Maritime Academy plans to soon break ground on a fire training facility at the old paper mill site in Bucksport that would allow students and professional mariners to practice putting out fires... more »

Apr 4, 2022
Inside a MT Firefighter Training Academy

Thinking about a career as a firefighter? Do you think you have what it takes? A recent story from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle highlighted what it's like on the inside as a firefighter recruit in... more »

Apr 4, 2022
OR Firefighters Receive Burn-to-Learn Training

When you're a firefighter, the phrase "getting thrown into the fire" takes on new meaning when learning new things. But in order to get better at your craft and know how everyone will respond in the ... more »

Apr 4, 2022
VT National Guard Soldiers Train with Saudi Special Forces on Mountain Skills

During multiple weeklong training iterations from October through November, approximately 70 Task Force Avalanche Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 172 Infantry (Mountain), and 30 RSLF Soldiers sharpened ... more »

Mar 15, 2022
Indiana-Based Tactical Training Company Expanding Facilities

An Indiana-based self-defense and firearms tactical company is transforming the site of a former drive-in movie theatre to expand its operations. Lawman Tactical announced plans to transform an em... more »

Mar 3, 2022
Study: Muscle-Strengthening Activities May Lower Risk of Mortality

According to a recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, regular engagement in muscle-strengthening activities, such as resistance training, may lower the risk of all-cause mortality, c... more »

Feb 15, 2022
Carbs to Consider When Building Muscle

When looking to build muscle, most people tend to gravitate toward adding more protein to their diets. And while protein is essential for muscle growth and recovery, it is not the only nutrient that ... more »

Jan 19, 2022
When Is The Most Effective Time To Exercise?

Scientists still do not know why the timing of exercise produces different effects. To gain a better understanding, an international team of scientists recently carried out the most comprehensive stu... more »

Aug 4, 2021
NSCA Announces Tactical S&C Professional of the Year

The National Strength and Conditioning Association is proud to announce that Jay Dawes, Ph.D., CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, FNSCA, has been selected as the NSCA’s Tactical Strength and Conditio... more »