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HOW TO PREVENT INJURY AND PROMOTE LONGEVITY AS A TACTICAL ATHLETE

As a tactical athlete, you must fulfill certain physical training (PT) requirements, related to your job description. However, in many cases, the PT test is not necessarily representative of the true physical and mental characteristics that you require to perform on the field, during training and duty. For that reason, every military branch has investedContinue reading “HOW TO PREVENT INJURY AND PROMOTE LONGEVITY AS A TACTICAL ATHLETE”

BENEFITS OF ECCENTRIC EXERCISE

Eccentric exercises have been used extensively and are known for their great benefits for strength gains and muscle development. Eccentric exercises are commonly known as “negatives” as the emphasis is on controlling the resistance while the muscle is lengthening. For example, the eccentric portion of a bench press is when the weight is being loweredContinue reading “BENEFITS OF ECCENTRIC EXERCISE”

LOADED CARRY EXERCISES FOR TACTICAL ATHLETES

As a tactical athlete (i.e., military, firefighters, specialty police personnel) you are generally expected to carry gear and equipment indispensable for protection and performance. Even though some research has shown a negative relationship between load carriage and marksmanship, training under load not only allows you to get accustomed to external loads but is highly beneficialContinue reading “LOADED CARRY EXERCISES FOR TACTICAL ATHLETES”

WHY IS HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING THE BEST OPTION?

High intensity training has always proven as the most beneficial type of exercise. But what does high intensity really mean? In simple terms, high intensity is easily determined by your rate of perceived exertion (RPE). RPE could be considered during any type of exercise do determine intensity. The Borg’s CR10 scale simply considers RPE fromContinue reading “WHY IS HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING THE BEST OPTION?”

JETLAG & SHIFTLAG EFFECTS ON BIOLOGICAL CLOCK IN AIR FORCE PERSONNEL: HOW TO CONTROL THAT?

Tactical jobs require the individual’s ability to adapt and overcome many stressors, including schedule changes and fatigue. When the job requires duty during nighttime, this causes a “jetlag” or “shiftlag” effect, depending on the duration of the event. The long-term effects of continuous shiftlag or jetlag are well documented as detrimental and include severe healthContinue reading “JETLAG & SHIFTLAG EFFECTS ON BIOLOGICAL CLOCK IN AIR FORCE PERSONNEL: HOW TO CONTROL THAT?”

WHY DO I NEED A STRENGTH COACH?

The intention of this article is to share my own experience in hopes that others would make a better choice, in comparison to mine. This is when the old saying, “live and learn” fits like a glove as I share this with you. I started exercising since I was a small kid, with the influenceContinue reading “WHY DO I NEED A STRENGTH COACH?”

EPOC: THE RECOVERY PROCESS AND BENEFITS AFTER HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING

As a result of a session of any type of high intensity training (HIT), the subsequent recovery period involves an elevated consumption of oxygen to help restoring our metabolism to base levels. This process has been recognized as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). After HIT, the recovery period involves the removal of lactate and hydrogenContinue reading “EPOC: THE RECOVERY PROCESS AND BENEFITS AFTER HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING”

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

This technique has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety, physiological arousal, and decrease cortisol levels, while supporting empathy development and supporting recovery. Progressive muscle relaxaation (PMR) is a process that includes a series of muscle contractions followed by relaxation, while practicing mindful diaphragmic breathing. 1. Place yourself on comfortable position, seating or lying down onContinue reading “Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)”

APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE: Reach your fitness goals through training based on scientific facts

The internet provides millions of opinions from unverified sources. Most exercise and fitness information posted online is based on opinions and experiences, rather than on scientific facts. I am committed to post ONLY science based articles to promote actual scientific knowledge for educational purposes. Strength and Conditioning is a highly competitive field with thousands ofContinue reading “APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE: Reach your fitness goals through training based on scientific facts”