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Optimizing Human Performance in Combat with Allison Brager

Defense Mavericks

CHAPTER

Pushing Limits: From CrossFit Competitions to Military Performance

The chapter explores the speaker's journey from competing in CrossFit to excelling in military performance, emphasizing the importance of pushing physical and mental limits. It covers their experience in CrossFit competitions, team challenges, and their transition to leading a transportation unit within the army. The discussion extends to the significance of sleep for military personnel, innovative collaborations between academia and government, and the importance of individualized training programs based on genetic differences.

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