The Human Performance Project is a groundbreaking research initiative aimed at unlocking the full potential of the human body and mind, with a focus on combat veterans, first responders, and individuals dealing with trauma. Led by former Navy SEAL sniper Ryan Parrott and a team of medical professionals, the project launches with its first mission, the 7X TOUR. This journey takes participants on a challenging 7-day trip around the world, across 7 continents, with 7 physically demanding tasks.
“Understanding how to rebuild the physiology of our operators and first responders is imperative for the safety of this country, the civilians within, and ensures a return to homeostasis for the individuals.” - Christian Meyers
Contrary to popular belief, the 7X TOUR is not about setting world records. Instead, the primary focus is to "destroy the physiology" of the participants and understand how they can recover and adapt to these extreme conditions. The team consists of a group of elite athletes and VIPs, who will undertake tasks such as marathons, swimming, skydiving, and base jumping, on a different continent each day.
Alongside the athletes, the project is also accompanied by a team of MDs, physical therapists, and specialists in various fields, who will track and document the physical and psychological changes that occur during the journey. After the event, each participant will undergo 12 months of recovery and monitoring to identify the best way to reintegrate into their daily lives without further damaging their health.
One key player in the 7X TOUR is our very own founder, Christian Meyers, who serves as the primary skydiver and medical coordinator for the entire event. Christian will also play a critical role in ensuring the safe transloading of patients and continuing medical care throughout the journey. He will be featured in the upcoming episode of the podcast "Behind the Shield" to share more insights into his role in the project.
The 7X TOUR takes participants on an unforgettable journey across Antarctica, Egypt, Australia, the UAE, London, Cartagena in Columbia, and Dallas, providing a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of human performance and how to adjust physiology. The results of the project will be documented on film and shared with the public, offering a window into the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of human performance and healing.
After stepping away from the Navy in 1985 to pursue civilian life, Don soon realized that the challenges, camaraderie, and sense of purpose within the SEAL Teams were irreplaceable. He returned to the Naval Special Warfare Community in 1988, sharpening his skills at the Defense Language Institute for Spanish before joining SEAL Team FOUR. His deployments took him across the globe, including missions in the Persian Gulf and Panama, where he served with Naval Special Warfare Unit EIGHT.
