Staying Calm Under Pressure: Science-Backed Strategies for Athletes and Performers

Beginning in May of 2025, the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) will expand their comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance.

Valletta Industries and O2X Human Performance, both veteran-owned companies led by former Navy SEALs, have announced the strategic formulation of O2X VI Performance, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certified joint venture that will deliver comprehensive readiness and performance programs to military and federal agencies.

Beginning in May of 2025, the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office will launch a groundbreaking human performance initiative designed to support officer wellbeing and optimize readiness.

On March 11th & 12th, San Antonio-based veterans and first responders will participate in a training and education workshop focused on mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting its athletes, coaches and families, U.S. Figure Skating has partnered with O2X Human Performance (O2X) to provide comprehensive resilience and mental performance training across all levels of the sport.

Beginning in January of 2025, the San Francisco (CA) Police Department will expand their comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance.

Beginning in January of 2025, Vashon Island Fire & Rescue and Mountain View Fire & Rescue will launch a new comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance.

Beginning in December of 2024, O2X Human Performance has partnered with the Huntington Beach (CA) Police Department to expand their comprehensive wellness program as a means to address career longevity and occupational performance.

On December 11th, Savannah (GA) Fire Department will participate in a one-day human performance workshop sponsored by MSA Safety.

O2X Human Performance Co-founder Adam La Reau joins Inside the NFL to discuss leadership development, the importance culture, and honoring Veterans Day.

Beginning in October of 2024, the El Monte (CA) Police Department will expand their comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance.

Cigna Healthcare and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health and wellness of first responders.

For the second straight year, Prescott had O2X, a human performance group made up of ex-military personnel that helps deal with stress management and resiliency.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vermont Police Academy to Embed Human Performance Specialist  Partners with O2X Human Performance to optimize health and wellness Pittsford, VT – Beginning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Navy’s Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic (CHSCWL) to Optimize Health and Wellness Partners with O2X to Pilot Human Performance Program

By Berkeley (CA) Fire Chief Dave Sprague “I am a second-generation firefighter and third generation resident of Berkeley, California. I was hired as a firefighter/paramedic

By Mauricio Rodriguez w/ A to Z Sports “Not to get ahead of ourselves here because we’re going to be with them again today and

By Baltimore County (MD) Fire Chief Joanne Rund “As the head of the Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department since 2019, Fire Chief Joanne R. Rund

In partnership with O2X Human Performance, a Massachusetts-based training and education company that works primarily with tactical populations, the organizations will offer a customized curriculum focused on optimizing mental, physical and emotional health.

By O2X Lead Instructor Jared Cheselske “There are literally hundreds of publications and podcasts discussing the many facets of leadership in the fire service. Articles, videos,

“If you had to rate them on a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your overall nutrition, physical readiness, mental performance, stress

“It’s not the Special Forces, man. Temper your expectations.” That was the warning I heard from several of my friends—both military and firefighters—when I left

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phoenix (AZ) Police Department to Embed Human Performance Specialists  Partners with O2X Human Performance to optimize health and wellness Phoenix, AZ –

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE O2X Human Performance Announces Growth Investment from Falfurrias Growth Partners SCITUATE, MASSACHUSETTS and CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (January 4, 2024) – O2X Human

https://youtu.be/AFnWnUKQqsk?si=1BBcROlnEFuo26cm 6100+ tactical athletes, 3350+ readiness assessments, 1400+ human performance specialists and instructors, 500+ training days, and 250+ events – 2023 was a monumental year

On December 15th & 16th, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) will host a two-day mental and physical health, wellness, and resilience training workshop specifically tailored for women in the tactical populations.

On December 15th, 60 members of Des Moines Fire Department will participate in a one-day human performance workshop sponsored by MSA Safety. The workshop will be run by O2X Human Performance, a Massachusetts based company that provides innovative training and education focused on performance optimization and career longevity for the tactical population.

By O2X Resilience Specialist Jennifer Pugh, LICSW Experiencing stress to some degree is a known effect of any occupation. Shift work, workplace culture, employer bureaucracy,

By Kenny Hayes This topic has been sitting with me for a while. Countless hours have been spent brainstorming and analyzing just how I could

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Air National Guard to Optimize Health and Wellness Partners with O2X to Pilot Human Performance Programs within Air Support Operations Squadrons Scituate,

https://youtu.be/BNZAUF6fdV8 Cincinnati, OH – FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health and wellness of first responders nationwide. In a series of

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health and wellness of first responders nationwide. In a series of multiple workshops to take place across America, the Cincinnati Police Department will host the next training evolution on October 18th and 19th. This 2-day training workshop brings a customized training curriculum to first responders and is aimed at optimizing performance and increasing career longevity.

On Wednesday, the Lexington Fire Department (LFD) began hosting a three-day human performance workshop led by O2X Human Performance.

Gathered in the basement of a three-floor home on Georgia’s Lake Oconee, 17 Dallas Cowboys players fell silent.

By O2X Instructor Sam McChesney The most important tool in the fire service is the people. Overall health is a vital aspect of the fire

Duxbury, MA – On August 15th and 16th, 25 first responders attended a 2-day workshop focused on mental, physical, and emotional health. The workshop came

Beginning in August 2023, the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCoFD) will launch a new comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance. Along with frequent mental and physical performance-focused training, the program includes a full-time Human Performance Specialist, embedded at the department, to help firefighters train properly and stay healthy.

By: O2X Injury Prevention Specialist Antigone Vesci Do you ever feel like you’re taking the time to stretch but aren’t getting any more flexible? You’re

For decades, the journey of support for injured veterans and first responders has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving beyond the provision of homes to encompass

By O2X Mental Performance Specialist Ashley Ripke Being a firefighter requires endurance. Going into a shift, you cannot predict how taxing your day will be, both

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health and wellness of first responders nationwide. In a series of multiple workshops to take place across America, the Duxbury (MA) Fire Department will host the next training evolution on August 15th and 16th.

From August 15th-17th, the Lexington Fire Department (LFD) will host a three-day human performance workshop. The event will be led by O2X Human Performance, a training and education company that works primarily with tactical populations to optimize performance and increase career longevity.

In June 2023, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) enhanced their Well-Being Program by contracting with Cigna and O2X Human Performance to provide an on-site Human Performance Specialist. This will provide PBSO with training and education geared towards optimizing overall wellness and providing for the continued growth of the Well Being Program.

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health and wellness of first responders nationwide. In a series of multiple workshops to take place across America, the Lee’s Summit (MO) Fire Department will host the next training evolution on August 2nd and 3rd.

The getaway was to designed help the pass catchers enhance chemistry and continuity with Prescott so they call could be on the same page heading into camp, while also allowing them develop a closer bond.

ISLAND PARK, N.Y., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Building Homes for Heroes, a leading national nonprofit that provides mortgage-free adaptive homes and other support services

Beginning in July of 2023, West Palm Beach Fire Department (WPBFD) will launch a new comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance. Along with frequent mental and physical performance-focused training, the program includes a full-time Human Performance Specialist, embedded in the department, to help firefighters train properly and stay healthy.

By Dr. Anna Fitch Courie and Katie McEvoy Dr. Anna Fitch Courie is the director of responder wellness for the FirstNet network at AT&T. Katie

By: O2X THRIVE Specialist Alexis Miller Meditation. It’s a ten-letter word that can actually mean many different things: dread, ease, boredom, excitement, disdain, and happiness,

By O2X On-Site Specialist Conner Freeland Successfully graduating from a fire academy is one of the most rewarding but challenging times in a person’s life.

On June 5th and 6th, the Delaware State Police became the latest organization to receive a 2-day human performance workshop – sponsored by FirstNet®, Built

From June 14th thru 16th, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will host a three-day human performance workshop. The event will be led by O2X Human Performance, a training and education company that works primarily with tactical populations to optimize performance and increase career longevity.

Beginning in June of 2023, Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) will expand their comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance. Along with frequent mental and physical performance-focused training, the program includes a full-time Cognitive Performance Specialist, embedded at the department, to help law enforcement officers optimize cognitive well-being.

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health and wellness of first responders nationwide. In a series of multiple workshops to take place across America, the Delaware State Police will host the next training evolution on June 5th and 6th.

By O2X Injury Prevention Specialist Dave Sherman Orthopedic injuries can be a common occurrence for firefighters, as the physically demanding nature of their job can

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health and wellness of first responders nationwide. In a series of multiple workshops to take place across America, the Des Moines Fire Department will host the next training evolution on May 23rd and 24th.

By: O2X Nutrition Specialist Erik Bustillo (MS, RD) Getting blood work done should be a part of everyone’s health & performance routine. Ideally, this would

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health and wellness of first responders nationwide.

https://youtu.be/fdcKXJ8-Xcc Tampa, FL – On April 26th and 27th, 25 disabled veterans and their family members attended a 2-day workshop focused on mental, physical, and emotional

Building Homes for Heroes, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to providing housing to injured veterans, announced today its expansion of support services focusing on the mental and physical health of military personnel and first responders.

By O2X Sleep Specialist Allison Brager Shift work is disruptive to achieving optimal health; so much so that even the World Health Organization has taken

Beginning in April of 2023, Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) will launch a new comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance.

By embedding a Human Performance Specialist, the Timberline Team aims to better their employee’s overall well-being

Canton, MA – Timberline Construction Corp. has kicked off a new comprehensive wellness program to create an extra layer of support for their teammates. Along with

By O2X Instructor Alex Othmer  The idea of culture comprises almost all human activities. Nothing important truly escapes the limits of culture. Culture has taken many

By Jenna Stedman, MS, RD, CSSD – Tactical Dietitian and O2X On-Site Specialist (Massachusetts National Guard) The nutritional needs of the tactical athlete are, at

By Frank Wintrich, O2X Program Manager (FBI) “Developing and maintaining a high level of physical readiness not only provides numerous health benefits and reduces the

On March 21st and 22nd, Tucson area firefighters will participate in a two-day human performance workshop. The event will be led by O2X Human Performance, a training and education company that works primarily with tactical populations to optimize performance and increase career longevity.

From March 20th-22nd, members of the Herndon Police Department will participate in a series of human performance workshops.

By Tara Soprano, O2X Injury Prevention Specialist “The majority of injuries that firefighters face are musculoskeletal injuries like sprains and strains. Injuries of this nature

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T, and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health, wellness and human performance of first responders nationwide.

On January 28th and 29th, 60 members of Vashon Island Fire and Rescue will participate in a two-day human performance workshop. The event will be led by O2X Human Performance, a training and education company that works primarily with tactical populations to optimize performance and increase career longevity.

FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A program that works on the physical and mental health of firefighters is seeing drastic improvements. It’s making sure

By Janel Norton, O2X THRIVE Specialist No matter where you live, first responders all reside in the same state: the state of being sympathetic. Being

By Thomas Coe, Fire Chief of the Frederick County (MD) Division of Fire and Rescue Services Life in the fire service is no easy task.

On the surface of it, the idea of training Sailors about nutrition, exercise, fitness, injury prevention, sleep and mental well-being didn’t seem like a hard

This past summer, The City of Berkeley Fire & Police Departments launched a new comprehensive wellness program for their personnel to address career longevity and overall productivity.

MOST PEOPLE want to help during a medical emergency. But not everyone has the ability to calm their breathing, steel their nerves, set aside their emotions,

Beginning Sept 13th thru 15th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will host a three-day training engagement for its personnel focused on mental and physical well-being.

Beginning August 29th, the newest set of recruits for Boston Fire Department (BFD) will participate in a five-day workshop focused on mental and physical wellness.

Starting in August 2022, the U.S. Army Reserve’s 81st Readiness Division will be kicking off a comprehensive wellness program to pilot the implementation of Army’s new Holistic Health and Fitness initiative (H2F).

Beginning in July, the United States Naval Surface Force will implement a new training regimen with crew members of selected surface ships.

Life in the military is no bed of roses, but the services are putting in place an innovative program designed to give service members new

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Every day it becomes increasingly evident the importance of mental health to function in everyday life. Now multiply the stress of everyday

From Jul 5th – 8th, new recruits for Alexandria Fire Department (AFD) will participate in a four-day mental and physical health, wellness, and resilience training workshop.

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health, wellness and human performance of first responders nationwide. In a series of multiple workshops to take place across America, the St. Johns County Fire Rescue will host the next training evolution from June 21st-23rd.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Firefighters with the Columbus Division of Fire are undergoing training this week to make sure they’re taking care of themselves, both

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health, wellness and human performance of first responders nationwide. In a series of multiple workshops to take place across America, the Columbus Division of Fire will host the next training evolution from June 7th-9th.

From May 26-29, first responder personnel within the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) will participate in a four-day mental and physical health, wellness, and resilience training workshop.

LAWRENCE – From May 26-29, first responders across the state of Kansas, representing multiple fire and emergency service agencies, will participate in a four-day mental

Beginning May 17th – May 20th, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office will host a four-day physical wellness and resilience training seminar. Law enforcement personnel from Loudoun County will participate in this event with a special focus on agility and mental durability in an effort to promote career longevity.

NORFOLK – Between a staffing shortage and a spike in emergency calls, it was important to remind firefighters to take care of themselves.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Members of the Norfolk Fire-Rescue Team are hosting a 5-day training workshop focused on the subject of mental and physical health.

DENVER – After months of wildfires, a global pandemic and other emergencies, during the first week of May, a group of about 30 Denver metro

From Apr 18th – Apr 21st, the CAL FIRE and Hemet City Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team will participate in a four-day training evolution sponsored by the First Responder Center for Excellence to address mental and physical health, wellness, and resilience.

From Mar 29th – Apr 1st, 25 recruits from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s Training Academy will participate in a four-day mental and physical health, wellness, and resilience training workshop.