Ruck March Performance Factors

By Nathanael Morrison

 We are often asked about improving performance in ruck marching. Often these are men who desire to go to the Rangers or Special Forces. On the surface it seems simple. Just strap on a ruck and walk fast, right? But this is an activity that has many pitfalls that eat up energy and biomechanical efficiency. For example, if you wear the hip strap too low you seriously impede your ability to walk fast. So proper fit and wearing of the ruck is important. In fact, backpacking and ruck marching cannot be approached from a purely physical plane. The equipment you use and wear is easily 50% of the equation.

Group PT Workout Done with Mississippi Fire Academy

Class 111 and 112

by StewSmith, CSCS

Recently, I was invited to take part in some recruit fire fighting training down at the Mississippi Fire Academy.  The instructors are veteran fire fighters and teachers who train every fire fighter in the state of Mississippi as well as many from around the nation.  This facility is only one of a few in the nation that has training programs for state recruits to advanced fire fighters and other Homeland Security hazardous materials training.

FLETC
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

article by Stew Smith, CSCS

See official FLETC Site at www.FLETC.gov for up to date information on the hiring / training process.

Injury Prevention / Corrective Exercise For Kettlebell Sport Athletes

By Justin Case CSCS,NSCA-CPT

If youʼre not familiar with kettlebells by now youʼre either living under a rock or youʼre 1 of the 5 people still sweatin to the oldies with Richard Simmons. The new/old strength tool is exploding in popularity and with good reason.

Kettlebell training promotes balance, flexibility, mobility, strength, rotational power, and “power endurance.” As the kettlebell grows in popularity so does the sport. Hardcore kettlebell enthusiasts and technicians take quickly to kettlebell sport aka girevoy sport (gs). I can tell you first hand this sport is physically and mentally grueling yet ridiculously addictive. If you havenʼt tried it I highly recommend it.

One Arm Kettlebell Jerk

By Coach Nico Rithner

The One Arm Jerk, is the what is the technique utilized by some Girevoy Sport leagues for female competitors. This exercise is great for high repetitions sets and has great carryover to other sports.