Strength, Service, and Strategy: Building Soldier Performance with Mark Christiani | Performance Talk with Dr. Ewell Gordon

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In this powerful episode of Performance Talk, Dr. Ewell Gordon sits down with Mark Christiani, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach embedded in the Army Reserve's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Program. They unpack the evolution of military fitness, the rise of human performance initiatives in the armed forces, and what it takes to train soldiers in both active and reserve settings. From navigating irregular schedules to building “training IQ” in thousands of troops, Christiani shares insights from the frontlines of tactical performance coaching—where the stakes are mission-critical.

Key Takeaways:

• Military Meets Performance Science: Mark discusses his journey from the 75th Ranger Regiment to collegiate strength coaching and back to the military through the H2F program.

• Training IQ Over Time: Empowering soldiers with the knowledge to self-program and understand exercise purpose is crucial—especially with limited contact time.

• Flexibility Is Key: Unlike collegiate sports with rigid schedules, reserve military training demands adaptability, creative time use, and triage-based prioritization.

• Team-Based Success: The active-duty side benefits from a multidisciplinary team, while the Reserve leans on partnerships like O2X for specialized resources in nutrition, sleep, and education.

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