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Are Static or Dynamic Stretching Protocols Effective Before Strength and Power Performance?

There has been much debate if too much stretching as part of a warm up decreases the ability of muscles to produce power and speed. Research has looked into what type of stretching before working...

The Importance of a Good Aerobic System: Achieving the Anaerobic Threshold

In the last blog I wrote, The Importance of A Good Aerobic System: Keeping You & Your Teammates Alive Longer, we talked a lot about how the aerobic system is vital for the SOFlete Athlete, as ...

My Journey Back To The Bar

I knew I shouldn’t have lifted that day, let alone chased a Personal Record. The tightness in my lower back was evident and I told myself that I should just go home. Still, I hoped I could work ou...

Evolution of Military Gymnastics: Part 2

By October 2020, all soldiers, regardless of age or gender, will be required to take the new Army Combat Fitness Test - or ARCT - which is a six-event test that measures muscular strength, muscu...

Evolution of Military Gymnastics: Part 1

At nearly every juncture during my last decade in the military, the topic of how to adequately test soldiers’ fitness has been a constant debate.