By J. D. One of the reasons why we work out is to increase the size of our muscle mass, of course, but a recent study found that if we're exercising so we can live longer, muscle size isn't the key. In fact, according to researchers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, lifting heavier weights only [...]
Short, powerful exercise bursts are great for your bod but also boost brain power
By J.D. If you were looking for yet another reason to try Survival Legion workouts, I've got a good one for you: They may make you smarter. I know, I know...but hear me out. There has been a lot written in the paste about how it's possible to get some really good mental health benefits [...]
What’s ‘muscle power’ and why is it important?
By Rich Most of the time when people think of power in the terms of the human musculoskeletal system, they think of huge muscular men. But, power from our muscles and bodies is generated from more than big muscles, it is generated by the ability to move an object through space quickly. Power is the [...]
Exercise breakdown: Why you should add the farmer’s carry to your workouts
By J. D. Fellow Legionnaires know that one of the core exercises we often incorporate into Survival Legion workouts is the "farmer's carry," or "farmer's walk," as some people might know it. Simply put, we use it a lot because it is such an excellent strength and core exercise. "Loaded carries are great for training [...]
Dissecting the U.S. Army’s new APFT: How Survival Legion can help you prepare
By Rich The new U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is set for implementation in 2020 and there are some physical challenges you will need to work on in order to get ready for it. As the Army transforms its APFT for the first time in decades in order to reinvigorate its warrior ethos and [...]
Building mental toughness just as important as physical endurance
By Rich Mental toughness is a key component of a complete person and builds a level of self confidence that is important to your overall level of fitness. A person that has built up mental toughness is able to handle challenges and difficult life events that can and will occur at any time, usually when [...]
Why keeping your body in motion can help save your life — so you can save others
By J. D. A new study has found that keeping your body in motion is key to keeping your heart beating for a long, long time, so you can continue to do all of that hero stuff you do so well. Researchers at Queen’s University in Belfast and Ulster University found there is a link [...]
