Military recruit: Sergeant, what’s it like to have the greatest training platoon in the Army? Sergeant: I don’t know recruit … you’ll have to ask the previous Sergeant…
Bad Military Joke 14
Rewards: Earned not Given…
I have a philosophy in life that rewards should be earned and not given, and the excerpt below brilliantly exemplifies that philosophy: There is a good story told, of one of Napoleon’s marshals, Lefebvre, the gallant old soldier who became Duke of Danzig. A civilian friend was once envying him his house and decorations and other awards. At… Read More
How You Look When Doing the Plank!
Went to the gym this morning and was feeling ‘on fire’… … Then I looked in the mirror!
What are the Effects of a Combined Protein & Antioxidant Supplement on Recovery of Muscle Function & Soreness following Eccentric Exercise?
Research Paper Title Effects of a combined protein and antioxidant supplement on recovery of muscle function and soreness following eccentric exercise Background An acute bout of eccentric contractions (ECC) cause muscle fiber damage, inflammation, impaired muscle function (MF) and muscle soreness (MS). Individually, protein (PRO) and antioxidant (AO) supplementation may improve some aspects of recovery… Read More
Discipline or Regret…
Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret! Attributed to Jim Rohn: “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”
RAF: Women and Frontline Roles
As of today, women can apply for all roles within the Royal Air Force (RAF). The British Army and Royal Marines will follow next year.
Are IQ & Mental Health Problems Predictors of Future Disability Benefits & Early Mortality for Young (Military) Men?
Research Paper Title IQ and mental health are vital predictors of work drop out and early mortality. Multi-state analyses of Norwegian male conscripts. Background Disability benefits and sick leave benefits represents huge costs in western countries. The pathways and prognostic factors for receiving these benefits seen in recent years are complex and manifold. The researchers… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 