Category: Injury Prevention
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Injury Prevention
Injuries are unfortunate events that physically active people face. But to be sure, the benefits of physical activity and leading a healthy lifestyle far outweigh these risks. Would you rather exercise and occasionally have some knee or back pain OR be sedentary and get Type II Diabetes? Which also tends to come with a side…
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How to Achieve Balance in ACFT Training In 2024
The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is the newest physical assessment for soldiers in the US Army. It replaced the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) in October 2020 as the test of record to assess soldiers’ physical readiness. The ACFT aims to better prepare soldiers for the rigors of combat with a more well-rounded, balanced…
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Recovery Techniques for ACFT Athletes In 2024
The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is a grueling assessment that tests soldiers on strength, endurance, and mobility. To perform at their peak on test day, soldiers need to incorporate dedicated recovery sessions into their training regimen. Proper rest and recovery allows the body to adapt to training stresses, repair damaged tissues, reload energy stores,…
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How to Begin Training for the ACFT in 2024
As the Army Combat Fitness Test becomes the new standard physical assessment for all active and prospective soldiers, mastering its unique testing parameters remains critical for career advancement. The broad-based ACFT tests total body power, endurance, coordination, grip strength, anaerobic capacity, and mental grit through 6 challenging events unlike typical gym routines. With such wide-ranging…