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.


2 comments:

  1. This article was very specific for soldiers. I have never read a study on the diet and lifestyle of soldiers so a lot of information was new to me. It is obvious they will have a more strict diet plan than most athletes. However, I know a lot of veterans who talk about the large amount of alcohol they drink and smoking back when they were active. It will make sense these bad habits will carry over when they get out. I do not know much about the military lifestyle just a few stories a couple of friends told me. I like this blog because it allow me to think and look at nutrition from a different point of view.

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  2. Hello, I went by to say hello, since I've been disconnected from everything for a long time. As always I love your work. That I still think that they are not chapucillas, but great works. A kiss.
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