The Nutritional Preparedness Issue

• Hydration best practices for high-heat, high-stakes environments
• Optimizing energy during overnight shifts through nutrition
• Best practices for caffeine usage in tactical athletes
• Creating a culture of nutrition in a resistant environment
• Nutritional monitoring software/technology
• Tech Focus — Sleep tech for the shift worker (i.e. cool mattresses, circadian-aligned lighting)
• Exclusive content from the NSCA, CSCCa & Army H2F programs

Space Due: 10/26/26
Materials Due: 11/2/26

The Tech Innovations Issue

• Using data to improve training programs
• Injury rehabilitation and recovery
• Strength and conditioning
• Tech Focus — Wearables
• Exclusive content from the NSCA, CSCCa & Army H2F programs

Space Due: 12/14/26
Materials Due: 12/28/26

The Physical Preparedness Issue

• Injury risks facing first responders
• Improving decision-making under fatigue
• Tech Focus — Heat stress and hydration
• Exclusive content from the NSCA, CSCCa & Army H2F programs

Space Due: 4/19/27
Materials Due: 4/26/27

The Mental Preparedness Issue

• PTSD treatment
• Peer support programs
• Stress management
• Tech Focus — Sleep tracking
• Exclusive content from the NSCA, CSCCa & Army H2F programs

Space Due: 7/6/27
Materials Due: 7/13/27

The Nutritional Preparedness Issue

• Fueling for long operations
• The nutrition-performance connection
• Examining nutrition counseling in the military
• Tech Focus — Meal-prepping for first responders
• Exclusive content from the NSCA, CSCCa & Army H2F programs

Space Due: 10/25/27
Materials Due: 11/1/27