Research Paper Title Infancy and Childhood Growth and Physical Activity in Adolescence: Prospective Birth Cohort Study from Brazil. Background The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease hypothesis suggests that intrauterine, infancy and early childhood variables play a key role at programming later health. However, little is known on the programming of behavioural variables, because most… Read More
Useful Indicators of Performance in the Screening & Selection of Elite Unit Trainees
Research Paper Title Physiological Variables and Performance Markers of Serving Soldiers from Two “Elite” Units of the British Army. Background The aim of this study was to compare selected physiological variables and performance markers of soldiers from two “elite” units of the British Army. Methods Ten soldiers from each of the two units were recruited… Read More
Endurance: Shuttles & Carbohydrates
Research Paper Title Carbohydrate-gel Supplementation and Endurance Performance during Intermittent High-intensity Shuttle Running. Background The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a carbohydrate (CHO) gel on performance after prolonged intermittent high-intensity shuttle running. Methods Seven male soccer players performed 2 exercise trials, 7 days apart. On each occasion, participants completed five… Read More
Osteoarthritis: To Exercise or Not to Exercise?
Research Paper Title Exercise for Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review incorporating Trial Sequential Analysis and Network Meta-analysis. Study Question Which types of exercise intervention are most effective in relieving pain and improving function in people with lower limb osteoarthritis? Summary Answer As of 2002 sufficient evidence had accumulated to show significant benefit of exercise over… Read More
Special Forces: VO2, LT & RE?
Research Paper Title Oxygen Uptake, Velocity at Lactate Threshold, and Running Economy in Elite Special Forces. Purpose To examine the correlation of peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak), velocity at lactate threshold (V(LT)), and running economy (RE) in a group of Special Force Squad members. Methods VO2 peak, V(LT), and RE of 120 male elite special… Read More
Special Forces: Neural Changes & Stressful Conditions
Research Paper Title Altered Insula Activation in Anticipation of Changing Emotional States: Neural Mechanisms underlying Cognitive Flexibility in Special Operations Forces Personnel. Background Individuals who perform optimally in extreme conditions, such as elite military warriors, can provide valuable insight into the neuro-behavioural mechanisms underlying extraordinary performance. Methods In this study, the researchers examined the degree… Read More
Airway Injury during High-level Exercise: Any Danger?
Research Paper Title Airway Injury during High-level Exercise. Abstract Airway epithelial cells act as a physical barrier against environmental toxins and injury, and modulate inflammation and the immune response. As such, maintenance of their integrity is critical. Evidence is accumulating to suggest that exercise can cause injury to the airway epithelium. This seems the case… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 