Mar 3, 2025
Targeted tactical training for the ACFT

Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) requires a well-rounded training regimen that enhances strength, endurance, and mobility. Unlike traditional fitness tests, the ACFT assesses a soldi... more »

Jan 27, 2025
The effect of HIFT on performance and body composition

High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) has gained popularity as an effective workout regimen combining strength training and cardiovascular conditioning elements. This training method improves ... more »

Jan 27, 2025
Should tactical athletes incorporate judo to training?

Judo is a complex martial art that requires a combination of physical skill, tactical understanding, and mental resilience. Recent research has focused on various aspects of judo performance, includi... more »

Oct 7, 2024
Study suggests regular light exercise can help with PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent and treat PTSD. However, the specific effects of lig... more »

Oct 2, 2024
Houston FD cadets receive mental health training

A group of Houston Fire Department cadets recently took part in a class to help them understand how to monitor and take care of their mental health while on the job. Around a fifth of firefighter... more »

Oct 2, 2024
Multiple Tufts lacrosse players hospitalized after practice with Navy SEAL

Multiple players of the Tufts University men's lacrosse team, the reigning NCAA Division III national champions, were hospitalized following a recent practice with a former Navy SEAL. Patrick Coll... more »

Oct 2, 2024
Research shows effects of head impacts on the brain

Dalhousie University neuroscience researchers are investigating how head impacts lead to injuries in football players. Preliminary findings show that the intensity of a single hit doesn't have as ... more »

Oct 2, 2024
Study suggests mental health struggles prolong concussion recovery time

Researchers from the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that youth with pre-existing mental health diagnoses experienced a greater burden ... more »

Oct 2, 2024
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 »

Oct 2, 2024
Study: Higher training volume leads to increased size, not strength

Which way is better to improve strength through weight training — high reps and low weight or low reps and high weight? A new study explores this idea. The study, which was presented at the... more »