Nutrition
According to a 2024 study of ROTC cadets, this dietary subcategory from the Healthy Eating Index‑2015 was the strongest positive predictor of higher total scores on the Army Combat Fitness Test.
seafood and plant protein
A 2018 study found that frequent consumption of these beverages among service members was associated with increased aggression, mental health issues, and fatigue.
Energy Drinks
According to multiple studies, this component of physical fitness shows the strongest and most consistent negative association with musculoskeletal injury risk in service members.
Aerobic Capacity
Founded in 1971 by Jerry Falwell Sr., this private evangelical Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia, is known for its large online program and commitment to faith-based education, in addition to where Austin received his Master's Degree
Liberty University
This vitamin had the highest rate of clinically diagnosed deficiency among U.S. military personnel from 1997 to 2015.
Vitamin D
In a 2015 study of military personnel working a rotating 5‑on/10‑off schedule, crewmembers' sustained attention was assessed using this performance metric, which deteriorated during the duration of the study due to inconsistent sleep patterns
Reaction time
According to a 2006 review by Willardson, rest intervals of 3 to 5 minutes between sets are most effective for developing this fitness quality, especially when lifting loads near 90% of one-rep max.
Muscular Strength
One of Austin's former jobs, This traditional craft involves stacking interlocking timber to create durable, natural-looking dwellings—popular in forested and mountainous regions for their charm and insulation.
Building Log homes
A study on eccentric exercise and delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) found that daily supplementation with 1 gram of this unusual reptilian substance helped maintain strength and reduce muscle swelling in healthy men.
Crocodile Blood
Paratthakonkun, C., Vimuttipong, V., Nana, A., Chaijenkij, K., Soonthornworasiri, N., & Arthan, D. (2021). The Effects of Crocodile Blood Supplementation on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. Nutrients, 13(7), 2312. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13072312
Due to lack of sleep, A decreased in reaction times, processing speeds, and memory performance can also lead to a higher increase in what musculo-skeletal injury?
anterior cruciate ligament Sprains
In the 2024 Military Medicine study on loaded ruck marches, this specific gait variable was found to change significantly with fatigue and is affected by walking speed.
Toe in/ out angle
Located on the windward side of Oʻahu, this Hawaiian town is home to Marine Corps Base Hawaii and offers stunning views of the Koʻolau Mountains. It is also where Austin lived from 2021-2022
Kanehoe, Hawaii