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
What is the Perception of the Psychological & Physical Demands during Military Training?
Research Paper Title Comparing Elite Soldiers’ Perceptions of Psychological and Physical Demands during Military Training. Background & Methods This research examined the impact of psychological and physical demands on a group of elite soldiers (N = 9) before, during and after training exercises involving routine and unrehearsed tasks. Based on the psychological concept of toughening,… Read More
What are the Physical & Psychological Changes facing Women during USMC Recruit Training?
Research Paper Title Female Marine Recruit Training: Mood, Body Composition, and Biochemical Changes. Background The US Marine Corps (USMC) is an elite military organisation. Marine recruit training (RT) is a physically and psychologically intense 13-wk-long course designed to transform civilians into Marines through shared hardship and arduous training. The researchers conducted a study of female… Read More
Gym-based Team Games: British Army-style
Fitness Assessment (Sit-ups): British Army-style
Endurance Course
The Joys of the Royal Marines Endurance Course Endurance Course: This comprises of a 4 mile march to the start of the course where timings are started. Located on Woodbury Common, the route is 2.5 miles across country and includes 5 sets of tunnels, one of which is fully submerged. Once the cross country… Read More
What is the Correlation between Stress Fractures during Training & Pre-induction Sports Participation?
Research Paper Title Pre-induction Sport Activity in Prevention of Stress Fractures in Elite Infantry Recruits. Background Pre-induction sports participation of 392 elite infantry recruits was evaluated for correlation with incidence of stress fractures (SF) during 14 weeks of basic training. Methods Bar-Or Induction Fitness Test. Results 23.7% developed lower extremity stress fractures. 72% of the… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 