Introduction Have you ever heard of a “challenge coin”? Or wondered why a small, metal coin would hold so much meaning for someone in the military? Challenge coins may be small, but they carry a big story. These coins are more than just souvenirs – they represent belonging, unity, and shared experiences. So, where did… Read More
Introduction Bodyweight (or calisthenic) exercises use your own body weight to resist gravity. They require no equipment and are versatile and accessible. These exercises were a mainstay of ancient warrior training. The Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used them to build strength and endurance. Fast forward to today, and they are still a core part of… Read More
Introduction In kinesiology, the ventilatory threshold (VT1) refers to the point during exercise at which the volume of air breathed out (expiratory ventilation) starts to increase at an exponentially greater rate than VO2 (breath-by-breath volume of oxygen (O2)). VT1 is thought to reflect a person’s anaerobic threshold – the point at which the oxygen supplied… Read More
Introduction Orienteering is a group of sports that involve using a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain whilst moving at speed. Participants are given a topographical map, usually a specially prepared orienteering map, which they use to find control points. Originally a training exercise in land… Read More
Introduction Rogaining is an orienteering sport of long distance cross-country navigation, involving both route planning and navigation between checkpoints using a variety of map types. In a rogaine, teams of two to five people choose which checkpoints to visit within a time limit with the intent of maximising their score. Teamwork, endurance, competition and an… Read More
Introduction As cannabis grows in popularity for recreational and wellness purposes, many fitness enthusiasts are curious about its potential as a companion to exercise. While federal law prohibits cannabis possession and use on college campuses, and professional athletes are generally restricted from using it, many outside these domains are exploring how different cannabis strains, like… Read More
Introduction Phosphocreatine, also known as creatine phosphate (CP) or PCr (Pcr), is a phosphorylated form of creatine that serves as a rapidly mobilisable reserve of high-energy phosphates in skeletal muscle, myocardium and the brain to recycle adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell. Brief History The discovery of phosphocreatine was reported by Grace… Read More
