This week, I sit down with Mark Christiani of O2X, a former Army Ranger with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. We dive into the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)program and its impact on preparing the force for today’s operational demands. Mark shares how he supports over 5,000 Reserve soldiers, providing them with the tools they need in strength training, nutrition, and holistic health. Hereflects on his previous work supporting active-duty troops at Fort Bragg and discusses his involvement with the NSCA, including how to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). We also tackle the troublingreduction of Athletic Trainers in the H2F program, an issue Mark believes threatens soldier readiness. Lastly, he breaks down the unique capabilities O2X offers to improve performance and resilience for service members and firstresponders.

o2x: https://www.o2x.com/

Mark's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-christiani/

NSCA: https://www.nsca.com/