Periodization is one of the most effective training strategies used in the United States to improve performance, prevent ...

This series has focused on training load and related concepts and their implications for firefighter fitness. Firefighting requires exceptional physical and mental endurance. Now let’s take a quick ...

How was Usain Bolt able to hit peak physical, technical, and mental form at 9.35 p.m. on 16 August 2009 at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin, when he ran the 100 meters in 9.58 seconds? Art?

Previously, we examined the idea of training load, including how to measure, monitor, and balance it, and what it means for a physical training program in your fire department. Next we’ll dive into ...

Have you ever considered that a way to build more resilience (also known as "mental toughness") is to do things you are not good at? We start off thinking there is no fun in doing things we hate ...