Never have I seen so many young adults with musculoskeletal injuries until I joined the United States Army. And I’m not referring to basic training where some injuries are expected; I’m speaking of the active Army. Specifically, the airborne infantry is my point of reference, the part of the Army most of my experience is […]
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10 Fitness and Nutrition Tips to Help Reach Your Goals
If you’re trying to get ready for a military Physical Fitness Test or preparing to go into Boot Camp, Flight or a Police Academy try these simple tips. Challenge yourself to go refined sugar-free 6 days a week. Sweeten your life with lots of fresh fruit! In season, local produce is not only going to […]
Army develops new nutritional bed-time snack bar for basic trainees
The Military Nutrition Division at the U.S. Army’s Research Institute of Environmental Medicine has unveiled a new nutritional snack bar for recruits to consume before bedtime while at basic combat training. Military health experts have found that recruits often arrive to basic with poor vitamin D status, making their bones more vulnerable to fracture and […]
Ranger Nutrition Whey Protein Powder
Ranger Nutrition is a Veteran run business. ALL Ranger Nutrition products are designed and manufactured in the United States! We have previously reviewed the BCAA Amino Drink mix (Ranger Candy) and the Nitro NO2, which are both great products (check out the review HERE). I recently got to sample a serving of the Ranger Candy […]
Oatmeal For The Win!
The benefits of whole grains are numerous, latest research being they help us stay lean.** Oatmeal is high in soluble fiber, and a bowl of oatmeal should be a staple item in your diet. Oatmeal can lower cholesterol and the chance of a heart attack. Some other facst about oatmeal: Finely Ground Oats May Help with […]
3 Ways to drop that Weight After the Holidays
I intentionally gain a little weight during the holidays. Partially because I just want to let loose, but mostly because I want to practice and demonstrate my ability to recover and quickly drop the pounds. It’s always perplexed me that people I know don’t ask me how to lose weight. They’re all quick to tell […]
WHEY PROTEIN WEIGHT LOSS – 4 TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Whey protein weight loss is the biggest new fad to hit the health market. But is it really a fad if it’s hands down head and shoulders above the rest? I don’t think so. WARNING: There has always been fad diets that come and go but are not necessarily healthy for you over the long […]
Mission Fuel | The CLIF Bar
Being able to fuel your body while on the move is vital. Whether you are in the military on a mission or a civilian through hiker you need to be able to carry food for your body. You don’t always have time to sit down and setup a camping stove, boil water, and cook your […]
PRODUCT REVIEW: ELYSIUM ADVENTURE BARS FROM A MARINE FORCE RECON VETERAN
Elysium Industries was founded in late 2014, by Matthew W. Shelley, a veteran of Marine Force Recon. It is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business located in the foothills of Colorado Springs, CO. The idea for Matt’s bar came after he regularly found himself miles from anywhere, and he needed something substantial to fill his belly. Enter […]
Spartan Carton | Warrior Fitness & Nutrition
The monthly Spartan Carton contains items needed to help you achieve Spartan level fitness standards. Unlike other monthly subscription boxes, the Spartan Carton contains all Fitness and Nutrition related products. The Spartan Carton comes in two monthly flavors; the Citizen and the Warrior. Other than the price, the Warrior level contains additional Workout gear. For […]