The effect of education on nutrition, exercise, and body composition on weight reduction in the Czech army

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In 2023, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the Czech Army was 56% out of 19% in men and 38% out of 5% in women according to the body mass index …

Healthy eating scores are positively associated with physical fitness in military personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Diet quality, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index, is positively associated with physical performance and fitness in elite U.S. Army Soldiers. Whether …

Psychological impact of conflict zone exposure and the mitigating role of physical activity in active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the psychological impact of exposure to conflict zones on active-duty soldiers and to evaluate the role of physical activity as a mitigating factor …

Increased risk of rotator cuff tear in U.S. Army soldiers with a history of prior shoulder impingement syndrome

Abstract: Introduction: Military populations and comparable groups of highly physically active civilians may experience increased shoulder loading due to occupational demands, …

Cognitive impairment highly prevalent and associated with reduced physical function in older Veteran clinical exercise program

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate cognition at entry into the Gerofit program and its association with physical function. DESIGN: Retrospective observational cross-sectional design. …

Cross-lagged assessment between indices of leisure time physical activity and domains of quality of life after electrical stimulation training in persons with spinal cord injury: An exploratory trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: An existing association was noted between leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and quality of life (QOL) after spinal cord injury (SCI). Furthermore, …

Cognitive impairment highly prevalent & associated with reduced physical function in older Veteran community clinical exercise program

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate cognition at entry into the Gerofit program and its association with physical function. Design: Retrospective observational cross-sectional design. …

An examination of modifiable healthy lifestyle behaviors and fitness in Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army developed the Holistic Health and Fitness system and Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to support the overall readiness of soldiers from a …

Moving forward: The relationship between physical activity and post-deployment outcomes

Abstract:Physical activity may be an important factor for understanding health and psychosocial outcomes following military service. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate …

Moving forward: The relationship between physical activity and post-deployment outcomes

Abstract: Physical activity may be an important factor for understanding health and psychosocial outcomes following military service. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate …

Comparison of US Army soldiers' health-related behaviors before and during the COVID-19 pandemic era

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine if the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was associated with differences in eating behaviors, body mass index, physical activity, …

Military Veterans’ psychological health and physical activity following separation from service

Abstract: The transition from military to civilian life can bring about substantive challenges for United States (U.S.) veterans. The purpose of this study was to examine …