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Tactical Fitness - Explained (Compared to Athletics / Sports Specific Training)

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Tactical Fitness - Explained (Compared to Athletics / Sports Specific Training)

Transforming from Athlete to Tactical Athlete: The Core Principles of Tactical Fitness vs. Athletic Training The term “tactical” often finds its way into discussions to set apart the extraordinary as “military grade” or the stylishly functional as “tactic-cool.” About 15 years ago, this term extended into a new realm—tactical fitness, which focuses on the physical preparation essential for military, law enforcement, and firefighting professions. The transformation from athlete to tactical athlete is based on many similarities but some profound differences. Tactical fitness becomes your secret weapon when your mission demands versatility and resilience across a spectrum of athletic elements and...

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The BEST Way to Improve Pullups and Pushups is...

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The BEST Way to Improve Pullups and Pushups is...

Unlock Your Full Potential with This Proven Method for Mastering Pushups and Pullups If you are looking to enhance your performance in pushups and pullups, the strategy of simply increasing the number of repetitions you conduct in a week of workouts is not the sole solution. Sure the method of doing more pullups and pushups each upper body workout can work, but if you have peaked in your volume to date, adding more volume may not be the best option. If you have done progressive high rep training for months, workouts with more volume like the PT pyramid, supersets, and...

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How to Get to BUDS - All Options (plus updates)

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How to Get to BUDS - All Options (plus updates)

All roads to becoming a Navy SEAL, end at BUD/S - Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Training. There are many routes to get to sunny Coronado, California where BUD/S is located, but the only way to become a Navy SEAL is you have to finish BUD/S first. You have to get TO BUDS in order to get THROUGH BUDS - learn the difference.  Below are the several options SEAL wanna-be's struggle with and definitely should know before signing any paperwork with the Navy:First Option - Join the Navy by Enlisting...This is the route that will give you the best chance...

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Death By Pushups, Pullups, and Bear Crawl? Weird Name but OK...

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Death By Pushups, Pullups, and Bear Crawl? Weird Name but OK...

Weird Names But Fun and Effective Challenges(Push Perceived LImits / Even Tap Into Mental Toughness) One thing these type of workouts do is make you dig deep and ask yourself, how bad do you want to finish this 10 minute test? Expand them to 15 or 20 minutes and you are taking this challenge to the next level. Check out these three fun challenges that sound much tougher than they are.  Anytime someone names a workout and uses the word "death" in it, it has a way of turning people off for some reason. (?) In reality the three rather...

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It Depends: An Answer Often Given When More Info is Needed

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It Depends:  An Answer Often Given When More Info is Needed

What Your Question About How to Prepare Actually Depends Upon...    You may have read or heard my reply to others (or yourself) when you ask a question such as, "How should I start training for ___________?" My answer really depends on SO MANY factors that answering this question by email, text, or even in person does not give it justice. There are a few things you need to realize when you start the journey to prepare for any job that requires elevated levels of fitness such as any of the Special Ops programs in our military as well as...

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