Objectives Worldwide decreases in physical fitness and increases in body fat among youth
have set challenges for armed forces to recruit physically capable soldiers. Therefore …

Many physically demanding occupations in both developed and developing economies
involve exposure to extreme thermal environments that can affect work capacity and …

Context: Police academy training must physically prepare cadets for the rigors of their
occupational tasks to prevent injury and allow them to adequately perform their duties …

With downsizing of the military services and significant budget cuts, it will be more important
than ever to optimize the health and performance of individual service members …

Abstract Knapik, JJ, Harman, EA, Steelman, RA, and Graham, BS. A systematic review of the
effects of physical training on load carriage performance. J Strength Cond Res 26 (2): 585 …

Anthropometric and physiological factors place the average female soldier at a
disadvantage relative to male soldiers in most aspects of physical performance. Aerobic and …

Vaara, JP, Kyröläinen, H, Niemi, J, Ohrankämmen, O, Häkkinen, A, Kocay, S, and Häkkinen,
K. Associations of maximal strength and muscular endurance test scores with …

Context: Brigades and battalions throughout the US Army are currently implementing a
variety of exercise and conditioning programs with greater focus on preparation for mission …

Objective: To identify and detail physiological factors that influence cognition in military
personnel. Background: Maintenance of cognitive and task performance is important under …

Purpose Some occupations have tasks and activities that require monitoring safety and
health aspects of the job; examples of such occupations are emergency services personnel …