Attention Former Athletes / Tactical Athletes
over 40, 50, and beyond...
Are you tired of weight gain and achy joints and muscles interfering with your daily life? Do you miss the days when your body was strong and functional?

Well, it's time to rebuild your body from the ground up and regain the mobility and functionality you deserve! Joint pain, weight gain, and stiff muscles are common problems that many former athletes and post-military, fire, and police service members over 50 faces. Typically, a steady 5 lbs. per year weight gain creeps up on you and you find yourself 50+ lbs overweight in a decade where you focused on your new profession and family - neglecting your own health.

Don't worry - you are not alone. Many of us are in this situation especially if you spent your teens and twenties in athletics, then your 30-40s doing any of the tactical professions (or manual labor jobs). Whatever the cause, weight gain, joint pain, and achy muscles can limit your ability to perform everyday tasks and lead to a decreased quality of life. If ignored, these symptoms become a metabolic syndrome with chronic illnesses soon to follow. But don't worry, there are ways to get healthy again and rebuild your body.

Here are some tips to get you started:
1. Incorporate low-impact exercises into your routine: High-impact exercises such as running and jumping can put a lot of stress on your joints, which can lead to pain and inflammation. Instead, try low-impact exercises such as swimming, biking, rowing, or yoga. These exercises will help strengthen your muscles, improve flexibility, and reduce joint pain. Especially if you have weight to lose, stick to non-impact cardio until you are comfortable walking longer distances. Then, as you get back to your normal weight, walking and even jogging can be a part of your future training if you prefer.

2. Maintain a healthy weight: If you can get to a weight that you were comfortable doing sports and tactical jobs, you will feel so much better. Carrying excess weight can put added stress on your joints, leading to increased pain and inflammation. Maintain a healthy weight by eating a balanced diet and incorporating regular exercise into your routine. This is obviously easier said than done and will take all of your former discipline and mindset training to accomplish this. Check out the article - Move More, Eat Less (and better), Sleep Better, Less Stress.
3. Eat Nutritious Foods and Invest in high-quality joint supplements: Sometimes eating all you need to be healthy is difficult. Adding in joint supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin can help reduce joint pain and inflammation. Turmeric-Curcumin and Omega 3 capsules can also be helpful with adding some nutrients to your day. Look for supplements that are high-quality and have been clinically proven to be effective. Thorne Supplements are the best in my opinion
4. Do NOT Skip Mobility Day - Easy non-impact cardio followed by segmented stretching, foam rolling, and massage tooling as a workout of the week or as a daily cooldown is the key to you moving better and with less pain. Even if all you do is mobility mixed with non-impact cardio, that is a great way to start and start to feel better quickly. See sample workout:
Repeat 3-5 times
5 min of cardio (walk, bike, elliptical, swim, row, etc)
5 min of stretch, foam roller, or massage tool
5. Stay active - Motion is Lotion: It's important to stay active even if you have joint pain. Movement is key to reducing pain and inflammation. Try to incorporate regular exercise into your routine, even if it's just a short walk or bike ride around the block.

Rebuilding your body after years of wear and tear may take time, patience, and dedication, but it is possible. With the right approach, you can regain the mobility and functionality you deserve. So don't settle for limited mobility and functionality; take action today and start rebuilding your body from the ground up!
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Core Mission
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Tactical Fitness Training For the Candidate / Recruit: Specializing in preparing individuals for military, special ops, law enforcement, and firefighter selection programs (getting you "TO and THROUGH" training).
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Tactical Fitness Course: An 80-minute course on preparing for Spec Ops selection, getting TO and THROUGH the toughest military special ops’ programs using this two-phase system.

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New Tactical Fitness Training Course!
Getting TO the training does not guarantee you get THROUGH the training. Learn about the two phases of tactical fitness you need to develop thoroughly before getting to BUDS. Check out the Online Course - Getting TO and THROUGH Special Ops Selection.
Where to Find More Information About Optimal Performance Training Programs
When you start training again, consider the seasonal tactical fitness model. I call it A WAY to train and obviously not the only way to train. But it offers the opportunity to never neglect your weaknesses, improves flexibility and mobility, and puts you at a level of physical ability where you are happy with your overall ability to do just about anything. We have a system where the seasons dictate our training. When it is nicer outside, we tend to run and do more calisthenics. When it is colder and not so nice, we lift more, run less, and still maintain our outdoor activities with shorter runs and rucks. Check it out: Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization System.
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