Sunday, January 24, 2016

About the author

Hello!  My name is Matt Stemmler, welcome to my blog!  I am currently a Graduate student at George Mason University working on a Masters of Science degree in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion.  In addition to being a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), I am also a Sergeant First Class (SFC) in the United States Army National Guard.  I am currently an infantry Platoon Sergeant, which means that I am responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, and the health and welfare of 40 soldiers.

During my 13 years in the Army, I have noticed that one of the leading causes for involuntary separation has been failure to either meet the Army's physical fitness standards or the height, weight, and body fat standards.  I have seen good soldiers be forced out for these reasons.  This problem is especially prevalent in the National Guard since we are "Citizen Soldiers" and often have busy lives and careers outside of the Army, making it difficult to exercise and maintain the standards.

Hopefully I will be able to help anybody having troubles in these areas by posting workouts, nutrition advice, and other fitness related information.