Introduction Varicose veins, commonly found in the legs, occur when valves in the veins weaken, leading to pooled blood in the veins and swelling them out. Varicose veins are frequently encountered by soldiers and military personnel due to physical demands associated with their duties – long periods of standing, carrying heavy loads, or engaging in… Read More
Introduction Varicose veins, commonly found in the legs due to weak valves that allow blood to pool instead of returning directly to the heart, are an increasingly prevalent problem among older adults and individuals with family histories of vein problems. While staying fit is critical in military service and other physically demanding professions, varicose veins… Read More
Introduction The Margaria-Kalamen power test, or Margaria-Kalamen stair climb, is a short exercise intended to measure an athlete’s lower body peak power by having the athlete run up stairs. Source: https://thesportsedu.com/margaria-kalamen-power-test/ Purpose The Margaria-Kalamen test is an assessment that monitors athlete’s strength and power of lower extremities and helps coaches to see if the athlete’s… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 