The Source of Human Energy
Energy Systems
The human body has three primary or major energy systems that produce the necessary ATP/CP (adenosine triphosphate/phosphocreatine: the body’s energy source) to enable the muscles to pe... Read More...
Hydrate or Die!
WATER > HYDRATION FACTS
Bone Mass = 31% water
Muscle Tissue = 75% water
Strength Loss = 7.8 % with dehydration (2.1% bodyweight)
Sweat Glands in Human Body = 2,000,000
Water is the body's most i... Read More...
Close Quarter Tactics: 2 Shooter Entry
2-Officer-Entry
Spotter Up will assume “no” responsibility for any use or misuse of information from this article. This article alone will not make the reader a TACTICS expert or can it be used as a substitu... Read More...
Clarification on Core Stability…Proper Stabilization Done Right. How the Hell do I Achieve This?
We continue to monitor proper form and technique at every turn, yet we are starting to see folks occasionally not activating and stabilizing their core/trunk area correctly. So here are a few terms and points-... Read More...
Dangers of Heel Strike Running and Shockwave
It is estimated that 40 million Americans participate in some form of running on a regular basis. From this population, it is reported that between 50-70% suffer from a running related injury (Cook). The numbe... Read More...
Ass-Kickin Fitness Movement of the Month
Speed burpees by the the incomparable "Speal." Burpees can be done anywhere and anytime, and they will kick your a** while keeping you sharp!
Want to turn this movement into a Anaerobic Lactic Power sing... Read More...
Front Sight > Squeeze!
When I shoot my secondary weapon (handgun) both eyes are always open - this takes practice - but this is typical for operators who are always aware of conditions in their periphery vision (shoot and move, other... Read More...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Hamstring Strengthening Exercises
When it comes to strengthening exercises for the hamstrings, a more accurate description would be “Good, Better, and Ugly”. Most hamstring injuries occur during the late-swing phase of gait, as the ham... Read More...
Ass-Kickin Fitness Movement of the Month
The movement is actually a mobility movement we use every day. The banded hip distraction / stretching technique (video ref) is paramount to maintain and increase existing range of motion (ROM) which contribute... Read More...
FOOD AS FUEL…Getting Lean With the Right Macronutrients
mac·ro·nu·tri·ent
ˌmakrōˈn(y)o͞otrēənt/
noun
BIOLOGY
plural noun: macronutrients
a substance required in relatively large amounts by living organisms, in particular.
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