Environmental Factors and Military Experience Military qualified fitness instructors are used to training in the dark and during bad weather, and as such have the skills and experience to keep the session rewarding and enjoyable; ensuring members keep getting the results that their hard earned cash and effort has paid for. Heat illness and cold… Read More

The Influence of Warm-up on Metabolism & Performance during High-intensity Exercise

Research Paper Title Effects of Active, Passive or No Warm-up on Metabolism and Performance during High-intensity Exercise. Background The aim of this study was to determine the influence of type of warm-up on metabolism and performance during high-intensity exercise. Methods Eight males performed 30 s of intense exercise at 120% of their maximal power output… Read More

04/10/201328/09/2013 by Andrew Marshall

Emotional Intelligence: Needed for…

03/10/201328/09/2013 by Andrew Marshall

Multiple Relationships in Military Psychology

Read an article by Ofer Zur and Steve Gonzalez about the doctor-patient relationship in a military context. The article talks about: The multiple relationships encountered in military psychology; The conflict between military and professional ethical codes; Issues of confidentiality; and Power and unusual authority. Reference Zur, O. & Gonzalez, S. (2002) Multiple Relationships in Military… Read More

03/10/201328/09/2013 by Andrew Marshall

Doing the…

02/10/201328/09/2013 by Andrew Marshall

School & Physical Activity in English Schoolchildren

Research Paper Title School Related Factors and 1yr Change in Physical Activity amongst 9-11 year old English Schoolchildren. Background Activity levels are known to decline with age and there is growing evidence of associations between the school environment and physical activity. In this study we investigated how objectively measured one-year changes in physical activity may… Read More