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Adding a Mobility Day WILL be Life Changing (Young and Old) But Especially for OGs

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Adding a Mobility Day WILL be Life Changing (Young and Old) But Especially for OGs

This is the story of my Mobility Day creation. It was purely out of necessity as my hips were so tight that running had gotten to a point of pure pain. It all started because I was sitting too long at work during the day and not stretching - even after working out.   My lesson is for all types of people, though. Whether you are young or old, in shape or not, sitting for too long can well make you really good at sitting.  Standing, walking, running and other movements will continue to become more painful each year you ignore it....

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Pre-Enlistment to Boot Camp and Beyond: How to Prepare for the Rigors of Special Ops Selection

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Pre-Enlistment to Boot Camp and Beyond: How to Prepare for the Rigors of Special Ops Selection

Your Journey to Special Ops: From Pre-Enlistment to Advanced Training Pipeline - Here's What You Need to Know -  Have you been considering becoming a military special operations member since you can remember? Ask yourself a few questions: - Do you understand the long process of joining the military?  - How much research have you done on all the options available throughout our military?  - Have you been training all of your life for this huge physical challenge? (sports, manual labor, extracurriculars, working out, etc) - Are you really ready to take on the challenge and go through the process to become part...

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From Land to Sea: How to Conquer Military Water Tests as a Non-Swimming Athlete

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From Land to Sea: How to Conquer Military Water Tests as a Non-Swimming Athlete

 Three Steps to Crushing ANY Military Swim Test   Tap the pictures above for a brief video explanation of the different strokes   Technique First If you are a non-swimming athlete preparing for special operations training, excelling in the water may seem impossible. No worries. With the right approach, you can confidently conquer the swim tests (with and without fins). To help you prepare, we've broken it down into three key phases: learning the technique, practicing the pace/efficiency, and getting into swimming shape.The first phase is learning the technique. This is crucial, as the proper technique can make all the difference...

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Spec Ops Candidates: Do You Have What It Takes?

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Spec Ops Candidates:  Do You Have What It Takes?

How to Build Your Durability and Achieve Success in Special Ops Training Attention all special ops recruits!  If you are one of the few, who have already made the bold decision to embark on one of the most demanding journeys out there - KEEP READING. You have a burning desire to be part of the elite, to push yourself to the limits of physical and mental strength. Most importantly, you want to serve your country and community and prove to yourself that you can DO THIS when most people can't. No fear - no doubts - just pure confidence in your abilities...

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You Failed or Quit: How Hard is it to Get Back (to BUD/S, Spec Ops Programs, other Goals)

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You Failed or Quit: How Hard is it to Get Back (to BUD/S, Spec Ops Programs, other Goals)

Failure, Injury, or Quitting Are Common...Rebuilding and Attempting Again is Even Harder Unfortunately, humans fail, get injured, and simply quit when things get difficult. Sometimes, it is an accident, but more often than not, it is a lack of preparation and failure to deal with inherent weaknesses we all have (physical, mental, emotional, and maturity). This article is going to explain the process of trying to get back after you fail, quit, or get sick/injured specifically as it pertains to Navy SEAL training (BUD/S). However, many of these same pieces of advice will help you with your awareness to allow yourself to...

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