Research Paper Title Reducing Medical Downgrading in a High Readiness Royal Marine Unit. Background This 3 year retrospective observational study aimed to determine the diagnoses causing medical downgrading in a high readiness Royal Marine Commando unit, and to direct future investment to reduce numbers downgraded. Methods Medical and administrative records were used to ascertain diagnoses,… Read More
Public Park or Private Gym: Boot Camps or Bloody Nuisance?
In an article on ‘The Conversation’ website, Jason Byrne talks about some of the potential and actual problems and conflicts of having Fitness Boot Camps in local parks. The article is presented in neutral prose and briefly chats about some of the pros and cons. It’s only a brief article but if you want to… Read More
Another Academic Warns About Fitness Boot Camps
In an article by Adelaide Now, University of South Australia Professor of Exercise Kevin Norton said the fitness [Boot Camp] courses could progress too quickly. “It’s one of the most dangerous activities you can do; a lot of injuries I see start with boot camp-style training,” he said. “But it is not just the fault… Read More
Inspiration to Carry on Your Training
Ladies and Gentlemen, if you ever needed inspiration to continue your training then here it is. view: http://izifunny.com/2013/08/06/real-hero-with-real-character-13-pics.html for some motivational pictures of him during training.
Happy New Year
A happy new year to all the followers of the Boot Camp and Military Fitness Institute. I hope you all have a brilliant year and achieve your goals (whatever they may be).
Are Female Soldiers More Likely To Get An Injury?
Research Paper Title Musculoskeletal Injuries in Female Soldiers: Analysis of Cause and Type of Injury. Objectives To record and analyse those injuries and conditions requiring referral to a military sports injury and rehabilitation centre over a three year period, with special reference to gender, type and site of injury, and the cause of the injury.… Read More
Fitness Instructors in Scotland are to pay Councils to Hold Workout Sessions in Local Parks
Scottish fitness firms and instructors face a crackdown by local councils who are set to charge trainers for workout sessions in parks. East Lothian, East Renfrewshire and North Lanarkshire are asking commercial fitness groups to apply and pay for permits to hold classes in local parks. Other Scottish councils are understood to be considering similar policies. The move… Read More
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