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Keeping soldiers healthy and in shape has always been a part of military strategy. Advances in exercise science and biomechanics have made that easier to achieve.

As the understanding of the importance of body mechanics and fitness grows, so does military interest in using the latest techniques to keep its troops fit for duty.

Tracking the Military's Hands-on Approach to Exercise Science

<ul><li>As general overall fitness declines, the U.S. military is looking for ways to keep its troops healthy and in shape.</li><li>Advances in exercise science, biomechanics and health behavior are influencing military policy.</li><li>U.S. service branches are embracing change, including embedding athletic trainers with operational units, to stem the tide of injuries among personnel.</li></ul>

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Beyond the applied research arena, sport science is well-situated to help the military address the fitness crisis among recruits and active duty personnel. Given societal trends and technological advances, sport and exercise science will only become more important to military operations. 

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Tracking the Military's Hands-on Approach to Exercise Science

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