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I Knew I Did Not Like the Word "Resolution" as a Goal Replacement
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There is a Reason - Check It Out For over 250 years, the word "resolution" entered our vocabulary as a word that has replaced the word "goal", but only for the month of January. This never set well with me as a coach and for my own personal and professional goals throughout my life. First, any day is a good DAY ONE to start toward a new goal. You do not need it to be the beginning of a year, month, or week, but starting with a new time block makes sense to many, so let's think about a...
The Three Phase Recruit Success System - How Any Spec Ops Candidate Can Succeed
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New Year - New You? No - How About New Year - New Habits, Growth, and Mindset!
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Are You Tired of This Cliché? (title) There Is No "New You" - Just New Habits There is no real reason why you have to start a change on a New Year. In fact, I recommend you do not use the work resolution as that word will last only for about two weeks and it is no longer in our vocabulary. But a new year is just as good as any day to start on a new journey to better yourself. Consistency Wins - Every Time If you really want a "New You" it comes down simply to consistency. Your...
Not Another New Year Resolution Article
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Every year around late December, early January fitness writers and trainers feel compelled to create a revolutionary idea for motivating people to train starting January 1. Why not? We have typically let ourselves go since Halloween with extra treats in the house, stressful work and school schedules, a Thanksgiving feast, football tailgaters, too much time in the man-cave, and so many parties in December that it is time to do something now or go buy new clothes that fit. This is the perpetual cycle that occurs annually with many of us, but instead of hoping to be motivated for a...
Is Your Run Always Worse After Pushups, Pullups, Situps Events of the PT Tests? Learn How to Transition!
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Is Your Run Always Worse After Pushups, Pullups, Situps Events of the PT Tests? Learn How to Transition! This common event occurs during PT Tests - especially if running is after other strength/muscle stamina events. How many have you had a poor running event after pushing yourself on the calisthenics portions of the test? This will also apply to the new Army Combat Fitness Test after the new strength events of the ACFT; the 2-mile run at the end will require the same strategy. Learn HOW to Take Tests Better As with any test, you must learn to take tests to...