It’s a new year, and a lot a people will have the New Year’s resolution to get fit by changing their diet or going to the gym. However, that is good news only if one is willing to do these things and maintain such a plan throughout the (rest of the) year. If you are… Read More
Discipline is one of the most important foundations of the military and also one of the cornerstones of fitness – It is a key aspect they both share. And, during unprecedented times such as we live in today, with a global pandemic ravaging the world, it is easy to lose that discipline, to give in… Read More
Research Paper Title Training Load and Energy Expenditure during Military Basic Training Period. Background To compare training load and energy expenditure during an 8-wk military basic training (BT) period among individuals having different fitness level using objective measurements in an authentic environment. Methods Thirty-four voluntary male conscripts (age, 19.1 ± 0.3 years) were divided into… Read More
When on patrol, submariners spend several months submerged and isolated. They work shifts, endure a disrupted pattern of sleep, and eat a restricted diet. Space for physical activity is limited and there is no exposure to natural sunlight. Surprisingly, none of these seems to have a deleterious effect on biomarkers of cardiometabolic risk (Gunner et… Read More
Exercising our muscles and burning calories is one way to enjoy the mental, physical, and health benefits associated with fitness. Setting a fitness goal is one way to get the most out of physical activity. Fitness goals encourage us to push hard, hold us accountable for our actions, and help us stay optimistic about the… Read More
Staying fit is a challenge for many people in America and around the world. The main issue is that most people see fitness and exercise as something that is tough and that they should avoid. They associate fitness with the displeasure they experience after a session at the gym. The thing to note, however, is… Read More
At first glance, hiking might not strike you like the kind of endurance training that could take you to hero status. While it might not be on the same level as a boot camp, hiking manages to instil in you some excellent habits, and it can serve to prepare you for more intensive training. Here… Read More
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