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

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.

O2X, a company founded by Adam La Reau and two other former SEALs, works with DoD, DHS and emergency responders, but the Chicago Blackhawks and

The Boston Fire Department is vowing to tackle cancer and other health issues in the force with the purchase of protective gear, the creation of a wellness division, and the help of former Navy SEALs to get firefighters back to better form.

“O2X is a compete performance program. It handles wellness and complete health and it was designed for longevity of the tactical athlete,” says O2X Co-Founder Adam La Reau.

With the help of O2X’s world class program, the Chicago Blackhawks organization is revolutionizing its training and making maximizing human performance a priority for players at all stages of their careers.

O2X Co-founder Adam La Reau recently had the honor of sitting down with James Geering of Behind The Shield podcast to talk about bringing wellness

O2X Human Performance to provide training and education for local police officers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, Massachusetts – Beginning on July 22, over 50 Boston police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/19/19 Baltimore County to Prioritize Health & Wellness for Firefighters and Police Officers O2X Human Performance to provide training and education for

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/10/19 Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union to Prioritize Health & Wellness O2X Human Performance to provide training and education for local fire fighters

Austin Fire & Police Departments to Prioritize Health and Wellness O2X Human Performance to provide 3-day wellness education for local firefighters and police officers Austin,

Massachusetts Army National Guard Partners with O2X Human Performance to Improve Resilience, Durability, and Prepare for the Army Combat Fitness Test O2X Human Performance to

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Crescent River Port Pilots Partner with Elite Specialists to Enhance Performance  O2X Human Performance to provide critical education for state river pilots

WATCH THE CLIP This week, O2X partnered with the Crescent River Port Pilots Association (CRPPA) to provide two single-day workshops for more than 60 of

O2X Human Performance’s work with the Massachusetts Army National Guard is featured in this edition of The Minuteman Magazine. Give it a read and learn how

All About Fitness Pete McCall Listen to the Podcast   Stress affects people in different ways. For most, the word carries a negative connotation, but

Listen to the Podcast   Adam LaReau (https://www.o2x.com) and Stew Smith (http://www.stewsmithfitness.com) discuss the similarities and differences in tactical fitness phases (Candidate, Student, Operator) as

Brice Long, O2X Director of Human Performance Experience, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about O2X’s holistic approach for fire, police, military,

Story and photos by St. Alfred Tripolone III, 65th Theater Public Affairs Support Element   Change is hard. Change is fo­reign. Change is daunting. With

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

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T Bring O2X Human Performance Health & Wellness Training To Detroit First Responders “We’re excited to begin this new relationship alongside FirstNet

On this episode of the 102 IW Warrior Airman Podcast, Tech. Sgt. Mandy Givens, Master Resiliency Trainer, speaks to two staff members from the O2X

Service Members get weekday O2X workouts & fueling tips from O2X On-Site Specialists Devon Smith and Gianna Roma ““My flexibility gets better every time and

New Workshops at SWO School Putting Focus on Leader, Crew Performance and Wellness at Sea By: Gidget Fuentes Future ship commanders and executive officers are

By Lauren Minor | October 16, 2019 at 3:26 PM EDT – Updated October 16 at 3:26 PM Click here to watch the video CINCINNATI (FOX19) – Over

O2X was recently featured on WUSA9. Check out the video here.

O2X Co-Founders and former US Navy SEALs, Adam and Paul, join the Call to Service Podcast. O2X works with public safety and the military alike

Brice Long, Director of Experience at O2X, dives into his call to service in the fire service, scaling onsite human performance programs, and provides a

By Jason Porter, President, Public Sector and FirstNet, AT&T FirstNet and O2X Human Performance are also collaborating on a program that brings health, wellness and resilience training

There’s a new training program in the D.C. Fire Department that’s focused on not just the physical health of its first responders, but their mental

Starting today, the Alexandria Fire Department will hold 4-day training clinic for 27 new recruits to focus on mental and physical wellness in order to

“The way we view the mental health is the same way we view the physical health; we need to focus on making ourselves as healthy

O2X Human Performance teaches Chesapeake firefighters new skills that will help them endure a long career. “We’re focused on clearing up from this incident and

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

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

Demands of the job sometimes have first responders retiring young. Gilbert Police Sgt. Scott Gallas says retention is essential to keep crews staffed and versatile.

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

BOSTON — Female firefighters from around the country traveled to Boston for four days of training, coaching and networking.  “There’s 18 of us on the

LOUISA COUNTY Va. (WVIR) – The Louisa County Fire and EMS Department brought in the experts to teach them some new life saving skills. One

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.

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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,

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

“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

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

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 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

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

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

Beginning in October of 2024, the El Monte (CA) Police Department will expand their 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.

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