Research Paper Title Perceived Exertion and Heart Rate Models for Estimating Metabolic Workload in Elite British Soldiers Performing a Backpack Load-carriage Task. Background Identifying field measures to estimate backpack load-carriage work intensity in elite soldiers is of interest to the military. Methods This study developed rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and heart rate models to… 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

13/09/201308/09/2013 by Andrew Marshall

Obesity: The Impact on Military Capability

News Article Title Thousands of British Troops are too Fat to be Deployed to Afghanistan, reveals leaked Army Memo. Article Thousands of British troops cannot be sent to Afghanistan because they are too fat to fight, a leaked army memo revealed. The war effort is being hampered by the number of front-line troops who are… Read More

06/09/201331/08/2013 by Andrew Marshall

Sports and Training Injuries in British Soldiers

Research Paper Title Sports and Training Injuries in British Soldiers: The Colchester Garrison Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre. Purpose To record and analyse the injuries and conditions requiring referral to the Colchester Garrison Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre over a three year period, with special reference to type and site of injury, aetiology, and outcome.… Read More

23/07/201322/07/2013 by Andrew Marshall

Indicators of Performance for Elite Units

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