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Introduction Returning to peak physical fitness after deployment is a challenge many active-duty service members face. The shift back to regular military duties often brings unique obstacles that can affect physical conditioning. While the demands of deployment vary, they frequently impact strength, endurance, and overall fitness levels. For military personnel,… Read more »

Introduction Intermittent claudication, also known as vascular claudication, is a symptom that describes muscle pain on mild exertion (ache, cramp, numbness or sense of fatigue), classically in the calf muscle, which occurs during exercise, such as walking, and is relieved by a short period of rest. It is classically associated… Read more »

Introduction The plateau effect is a phenomenon that lessens the effectiveness of once effective measures over time. An example of the plateau effect is when someone’s exercise fails to be as effective as in the past, similar to the concept of diminishing returns. A person enters into a period where… Read more »

Introduction The exercise paradox, also known as the workout paradox, refers to the finding that physical activity, while essential for maintaining overall health, does not necessarily lead to significant weight loss or increased calorie expenditure. This paradox challenges the common belief that more exercise equates to more calories burned and… Read more »

Introduction Typically, sports therapy is seen as the profession that deals with pain and injury, providing solutions such as sports and deep tissue massage for maintenance and recovery. However, sports therapists also help those involved in sports and exercise by promoting good sports practice and techniques and therefore avoid injury.… Read more »

Introduction A charley horse is an American term for a very painful involuntary cramp in the legs (usually located in the calf muscle) and/or foot, lasting anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of days. The phrase formerly referred more commonly to bruising of the quadriceps muscle of the… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »