By Charlie Bausman At the facility in Jackson, our tactical lab rats are stepping away from the daily operator sessions to conduct a 3-week “Geek Cycle” and conduct four concurrent “mini studies” outlined below. We will be testing different programming methods to see which best improve the following: Push ups Power Development Weighted Pull Ups […]
Research
Mini Study: Loading Increased Caloric Burn for Uphill Movement 50+ Percent
By Rob Shaul Background In previous Mission-Direct research, MTI has looked at several different elements of loaded movement including: Impact of Heavier Footwear on Hiking Pace Development of an MTI Route Card to Estimate Rucking and Hiking Times Effect of Ruck Weight on Speed from 0-70% of Bodyweight Efficiency Gains Using Trekking Poles Effect […]
Mini Study: Comparing SCBA Emergency Breathing Techniques
By Brice Long We set out to take a closer look at some techniques aimed to extend the operating time of a firefighting self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinder – particularly in an emergency situation. Here is what we found, what we didn’t, and what we learned along the way. Background No matter how advanced […]
Mini Study: Load Effect on Tactical Shuttle Sprinting Performance
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 […]
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 […]