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SIC posted an update
2 days ago (edited)
Interesting post from our friends over at The Merge.
“A recent study found that 83% of F-35 fighter pilots reported a negative impact on flight performance due to back and neck pain—much of it linked to heavy helmet-mounted equipment and flight maneuvers.” -The Merge
The OHWS (Optimized Human Weapon System) program in the Air Force is designed to address exactly this problem. By providing Air Force pilots access to Certified Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, Message Therapists and more, the Air Force aims to address this very issue with their pilots. Gone are the days of drinking beer, smoking cigarettes and eating more red meat to improve G tolerance. This isn’t Jackie Moon and The Flint Tropics anymore! Today’s fighter pilots train like D1 athletes to improve physical and cognitive performance so they can perform better in the jet and sustain longer careers flying fighter jets. After all, what good is your experience if you can’t stick around long enough to pass it down?
For the candidates, find your motivation for the gym and improving physical performance now. Build your habit patterns, fuel your body and learn what it needs to perform at its best. Someday, you will surely find yourself across the circle from someone who does..
Let’s Get On The Go!
