Aug 16, 2022

Protein Guidelines for Emergency Response Units

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of protein is 0.8 grams per body weight. However, the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) of 10-35% total calories for protein more accurately r... more »

Aug 15, 2022

Preparing for the Police Academy Physical Fitness Test

To pass the police academy fitness test, individuals need to prepare, both mentally and physically. While each police department runs its own version of the physical test, all tests are designed to t... more »

Aug 10, 2022

The Benefits of Rucking

There is plenty of reason that rucking is the primary tool for training and testing in elite military units around the globe. Beyond building a durable body and mind, rucking brings health benefits ... more »

Aug 9, 2022

Crossfit Exercises to Help the Tactical Operator

Functional strength training combines strength, stamina, and unparalleled grit to improve performance in the field for tactical operators when they need it most. Many of those same qualities can be o... more »

Aug 8, 2022

Naval Sailors Train for Battlefield Medicine Skills

Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC, refined their battlefield medicine skills in the first week of August. The sailors, assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, ... more »

Aug 2, 2022

20 Trainees Injured During Unauthorized Exercises at Mass. State Police Academy

In the second incident within the month, about 20 Massachusetts State Police Academy trainees were injured after being forced to do an unauthorized exercise, according to a state police official. ... more »

Jul 26, 2022

Air Force Seeking Science Research Partnerships with HBCUs

The Department of the Air Force is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the first University Affiliated Research Center... more »

Jul 20, 2022

Program Aiming to Help Military Members with Stress

Life in the military is no bed of roses, but the services are putting in place an innovative program designed to give service members new tools to handle the stress of military life. The company a... more »

Jul 12, 2022

GSU Researchers Work To Revise Training Standards For State Public Safety Officials

Researchers in Georgia Southern University’s (GSU) Tactical Athlete Readiness and Preparedness Program (TARP) have teamed up with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) to ensure the rea... more »

Jul 11, 2022

On-The-Go Functional Fitness Workouts for EMTs

It can be difficult to find time to work out around an EMTs' busy schedule. Lifting and moving large patients and heavy equipment is demanding work. Especially if you need to carry things up or d... more »