By Rob Shaul Loading for tactical athletes significantly increased over past decades with the development of body armor and other protective equipment, electronics (radios, night vision, GPS, batteries), and unit/mission-specific SOP equipment standards. All of this adds up to extra weight on the athlete, and common “fighting loads” for day-missions on the military side in […]
Research
Mini Study: Predicting Overtraining with the CNS Tapping Test
By Charles Bausman Overtraining in the gym or in an athlete’s specific sport will lead to reduced performance across all facets of the body’s athletic function. Mitigating the risk of overtraining while continuing to program for physical development is a challenging task to balance for athletes and coaches alike. Sports scientists have had good […]
LE: How Has Being a Cop Changed You?
LE: How Has Being a Cop Changed You? By Rob Shaul & Charles Bausman We started fitness programming for Law Enforcement Officers in 2012 and in the years since have spent time working with individual officers and traveled to work with groups of officers and small units. Over that time our respect for law enforcement […]
Ian McCammon Interview, Part 2
By Rob Shaul and Lindsay Mann Background: In an August article, we asked if there was a better way to teach the Heuristic Traps common in many avalanche accidents. In September, we decided to reach out to the expert – Avalanche researcher Dr. Ian McCammon, who’s 2004 study, Heuristic Traps in Recreational Avalanche Accidents: Evidence and […]
Ian McCammon Interview, Part 1
By Rob Shaul and Lindsay Mann Background: In an August article, we asked if there was a better way to teach the Heuristic Traps common in many avalanche accidents. In September, we decided to reach out to the expert – Avalanche researcher Dr. Ian McCammon, who’s 2004 study, Heuristic Traps in Recreational Avalanche Accidents: Evidence and […]
Does the Sale of K2 Mean Times are Bad for the Ski Industry?
By Charles Bausman Last year, over 53 million people headed to the mountains to enjoy the powder. As a result, the ski industry sold $4.7 billion of outdoor products, including skis, boots, bindings, and apparel. The sport enjoys an exceptionally loyal and passionate user base, willing to pay the premiums associated with resort fees, […]
Active Shooter Response – Follow Up
By Charles Bausman Last week we dove in to the roles and capabilities of law enforcement response to active shooters. By profiling the attacks in San Bernardino, Orlando, Dallas, and Paris, we were able to provide a snapshot of the tactics utilized by the shooters as well as the methods of response by Police. Click […]
Active Shooters: Patrol tasked to respond, but are they out-gunned, under-equipped, and under-trained? And what does this mean for SWAT?
By Charles Bausman & Rob Shaul Motivations behind active shooter attacks vary, but the tactics are similar. One to two active shooters, armed with semi-automatic rifles and semi-automatic pistols, select a densely populated location. Specific victims are not necessarily pre-selected, but rather a segment population is targeted based on the shooter’s selected location. Following a period […]
Feedback from Firefighters About Work Dominated by EMS Calls
How do Firefighters Feel About Work Dominated by EMS Calls? By Charles Bausman Last week, we asked for the input of our fire/rescue athletes regarding the prominence and implications of EMS requirements within fire departments nationwide. We received some great feedback, and wanted to share with you below. Summary of Responses Most firefighters do not […]
Four Stars in Politics Survey Results: 80% Disapprove
Four Stars in Politics and Presidential Elections – Survey Results By Charles Bausman Two weeks ago, we wrote an article regarding the rising trend of retired General Officers endorsing Presidential candidates and it’s historical precedence. Here is what we found: Of our respondents, 52% are currently active duty, reserve, or national guard military members. 32% […]