Brent Alvar

TL;DR: Discuss stressors experienced by collegiate athletes, developing an early detection system through monitoring techniques that identify the detrimental effects of stress, and discuss appropriate stress management strategies for this population are discussed.

TL;DR: Investigating the effects of 11-weeks of formal strength and conditioning training conducted during fire academy training on the physical fitness characteristics of firefighter trainees revealed significant pre-post decreases in BM and BMI and significant increases in upper- and lower-body strength, and aerobic fitness.

TL;DR: Modest improvements in microvascular reactivity, physical activity, sedentary behavior, but not arterial stiffness were demonstrated following a 12-week intervention targeting sedentary behaviors reduction and increased lifestyle PA in individuals with APAD.

TL;DR: Based on the metabolic demands of these events and the individual firefighter's capabilities, this information can be used to develop resistance training and conditioning programs that optimize performance at maximal or near maximal heart rates.