First responders are tasked with making high-stakes split-second decisions in their on-the-go, physically demanding roles. Much like training and being fluent in the latest protocols and procedures, ...
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According to a recent study published in Scientific Reports, Air Force cadets with proper nutrition knowledge and who were physically active performed better during the Gravitational Acceleration Tes...
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Firefighters face many challenges throughout their careers including shift work, long hours, load carriage, extreme heat, high stress, and time away from family.
In addition to the daily phy...
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Things have recently changed for me. I’ve changed my whole thought process about what is “challenging” and “effective” to become a better athlete. I’ve discovered CrossFit. The CrossFit p...
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It’s no secret that what a tactical athlete eats after a workout can aid in his or her recovery more quickly and make larger gains. But what are the secrets to knowing exactly what to eat?
Recov...
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Creatine is a non-protein amino acid primarily found in skeletal muscles. The main role of creatine is to maintain energy homeostasis by keeping cellular ATP levels constant in cells that exhibit hig...
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Macronutrients—proteins, fats and carbohydrates—make up the types of calories we consume each day through food and drink. These are significant, as the balance of macronutrients also determines k...
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New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic. In the Army alone, nearly 10,000 active duty soldiers developed obesity between February 2019 and June 2021, pushing t...
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