![]() The team members learned the science of focus training that included awareness of mindset as well as specific breathing techniques to enhance oxygen saturation and carbon dioxide tolerance. “While training in cold weather conditions and other stressful environments is a regular part of the job we are always looking to sharpen our toolbox.” “The Pararescuemen within the 57th RQS consistently practice a variety of mental and physical readiness training tactics and strategies, we were excited to bring this specific training to the unit to continue to augment our capabilities” said Amanda Alexander, who has a doctorate in psychology, and is the 57th RQS civilian operational psychologist. The Wim Hof Method is an endurance technique developed by Dutch athlete Wim “the Iceman” Hof that combines breathing, cold therapy, and involves powerful inhalation, relaxed exhalation, and prolonged breath holds. Pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron teamed up with local gym Muscle Power Roma to undergo cold exposure training that would help improve operational performance and effective stress management when exposed to harsh, cold weather conditions.Īlessio Alfei, Wim Hof instructor with Muscle Power Roma, taught 57th RQS Pararescuemen cold weather exposure techniques known as the Wim Hof Method. When deployed to cold weather locations, the environment itself becomes an enemy to defend against and prepare for. By Senior Airman Brooke Moeder, Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan ![]()
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