20151006-_MG_4631  The Effect of Stress on Marksmanship

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of stress on marksmanship performance, as applied through four variables: (1) Physical Activity, (2) Time, (3) Resources Constraints (Ammunition) and (4) Competition.

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20151006-_MG_4715The Effect of Energy Drinks on Marksmanship

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a popular energy drink (Monster Zero Ultra) on non-stressed and stressed marksmanship drills.

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fire_storageunitFire Rescue Fitness Culture & Task Analysis

OBJECTIVE:  We developed and applied a Fitness Culture Assessment for tactical units, and applied it to a Midwestern, urban/suburban fire department. The assessment deployed three specific research methods; (1) An online survey; (2) 3-days of on-site observation, and; (3) In-person interviews.

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20150904-_MG_6991Ruck Deep Dive #2 – Adaptations to Training and Rucking Performance

OBJECTIVE:  The purpose of this study was to identify which training adaptations correlate to improvements in rucking performance

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IMG_0129Trigger Pull Resistance & Tactical Marksmanship

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of trigger-pull resistance (poundage) during non-stressed and stressed marksmanship drills with tactical law enforcement officers.

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11 19 base box squatNo Difference Between Squats and Lunges When Building Athleticism

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to test the effects of both squat-based and lunge-based training on high school athletes. Is one type of training is better at improving strength, power or agility?

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Screen Shot 2016-03-18 at 5.54.06 AMCase Study: The Physiological Demands of Snowmobile Hill Climb Competitions

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to quantify the demands faced by our snowmobile athletes so that we can better prepare them for their competitions.

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IMG_0542Jacket Breathability: Is Gore-Tex Worth the Extra Cost?

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was the assess jacket breathability and cost in order to determine if Gore-Tex is worth the extra price.

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