NOFFS Strength vs Chill Drills

NOFFS Strength Series Developed by the Navy in partnership with EXOS (formerly Athlete’s Performance Institute), the Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS) is designed to provide the Navy with a "world-class" performance training resource for Sailors, as well as Navy health and fitness professionals. Using the latest sports science methodologies, NOFFS combines both human performance and injury prevention strategies, resulting in safer training while yielding positive human performance outcomes. The exercises used in the NOFFS program are designed to replicate the activities Sailors conduct in their operational duties: lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying. Developed as a complete fitness package, the fueling strategies allow you to determine your total caloric needs based on your personal goals, whether your desire is to lose, maintain or gain weight. The meal builder enables you to choose high-octane foods for each meal, populate your meal plan a week at a time, and email it to yourself. Finally, the regeneration component of this series will assist you with addressing and preventing common aches and pains. The soft tissue release techniques combined with the flexibility routine restores muscular balance and ensures you develop and maintain the mobility necessary for high-level performance. The Strength Series is an advanced program designed as a progression to the Operational Series. This series will assist you with developing the strength that is needed to perform at your highest level. There are three training phases within the series intended to progressively build your total work capacity and improve cardiovascular fitness. The first phase, Build Muscle, is focused on building lean muscle mass and improving your body’s capacity to handle greater physical demands through a higher volume of work. The second phase, Get Strong, focuses on building strength through fewer repetitions and higher intensity. The final phase, Get Powerful, harnesses your newfound strength and trains your muscles to be fast and forceful.

These stress relief drills can help slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure and reduce the level of stress hormones in your body. Audio sessions include guided meditation exercises and sleep music that you can play with or without an internet connection. By doing these drills regularly, you can lower your baseline stress level and be better prepared to deal with stress in the future. Chill Drills Table of Contents 1. What’s a Chill Drill? – an overview of chill drills and how they help service members 2. Tuning In – progressive muscle relaxation exercise to help reverse the symptoms of stress 3. Releasing Stress – helps you relax by focusing on different parts of your body 4. Easing Back Pain – helps you release stress in your neck, shoulders, and back 5. Getting to Sleep – helps you fall asleep and improve the quality of your sleep 6. Music to Chill By – plays music to help you fall asleep and improve the quality of your sleep Chill Drills by Military OneSource is part of a family of apps from the War Department and Military Community and Family Policy. These apps support service members from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves, their spouses, immediate family members, survivors and other members of the military community. Military Community and Family Policy is the office of the DOW that addresses quality-of-life issues to help service members and their families live their best military lives. MC&FP offers a suite of programs, tools and services — including My Military OneSource and Chill Drills — that connect the military community to resources they can use every day, from relocation planning and tax services to confidential counseling and spouse employment. Download this free app today from the DOW and Military OneSource and put personalized support to work for you, anytime, anywhere.