Sports science was at the fore as personnel from The Royal Lancers embarked on a day of training under the watchful eye of experts at Liverpool John Moores University.
Around 60 troops from B Squadron were invited to the institution’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, where they underwent lectures in nutrition, physiology and biomechanics,
They also faced a range of physical challenges including VO2 max and strength tests, and gained an insight into world-leading research by staff and students.
“I was tasked with delivering some health-related training and thought instead of me droning on, why not outsource it to the subject matter experts,” said troop leader Lt George Wallington.
“The soldiers gained valuable knowledge that can hopefully be implemented to improve their fitness and wellbeing, as well as making them more resilient.
“As a regiment we deploy on a regular basis so our people need to be ready to go at all times.”
Dr Gus Ryrie, senior lecturer in sport coaching and a former Royal Engineer, added: “Our experts have run a range of studies to investigate the impact that intense training and operational deployment can have on soldiers, from immune health to heat strain and stress fractures.
“It was brilliant to share these findings with The Royal Lancers while understanding more about their challenges, sharing knowledge and exploring opportunities for future collaborations.”
