Visualizing the Critical Elements and Their Overlaps in Special Ops Success (Or Any Goal Really) Becoming a member of a special ops unit is recognized as one of the most demandi...

When Politics Fail, Our Military is Called to do These Things "The society that separates its scholars from its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting...

Here is a Breakdown of the Military Branches' Highest Male Physical Fitness Standards (for each age group)  There are several different fitness tests throughout our military. T...

You Can Be Old and Able to Move or Old and Unable to Move - Decide Today Reclaiming your flexibility and mobility after 50 isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity for a vibrant...

Did you know scientists have tried to measure mental toughness?Mental Toughness has been a topic of discussion and debate for generations as we humans try to define our lives. W...

People Who Give Me Hope for My 60s and 70s!Here is a recent note from reader, listener, and doer of my programs for the past few years.  A few years back I happened to see a St...

Ever Wonder What a Competitive NSW Candidate Looks Like at the U.S. Naval Academy? It is highly competitive to obtain a Naval Special Warfare / SEAL billet out of the Naval Acad...

Transitioning from High Miles / Reps (endurance/muscle stamina) to Heavier Lifts and Faster Cardio Summer High Reps and Cardio Workout with the Sunrise After a tough calisthenic...

How Persistence and Preparation Lead to Growth and Eventual Success(But you have to start and develop the Never Quit Mindset) If you are considering doing something hard, it wil...

Evaluating Effectiveness, Safety, and Benefits of Plank Pose and Sit-ups   Both situps and planks can offer gritty exercises to any tactical fitness program The military's trans...

Accountability is True Self-AssessmentCoaching Matters Father Hoog: One of Many Mentors and Coaches I have had over the years... There are weeks that test our resolve, challenge...

Optimal Performance - Missing Link? I recently received a question on one of the LIVE QA shows (YouTube 9 am EST Mon/Tues) about what some things are that I do with training/co...

Bike-Run Combo Workouts (Science That It Works!)The Hickson Protocol Are you new to training for timed runs while you prepare for military training? The Hickson protocol, publi...

Here is a List of Reasons Why Strength Training is Needed There are numerous reasons why we should incorporate resistance training into our weekly routine. A recent study refer...

This is probably the most commonly asked question I receive from people entering the military, police, and firefighter training, as this is the most common fitness test distance...

How to Tackle Swimming Struggles and Guide Beginners Toward Spec Ops Swimming/Diving Success There is more than just swimming on this path. Be comfortable too. The other day at ...

 Don't Skip Mobility Day! Whether it is a leg day or any other workout day, for that matter, 9 times out of 10, you do not want to miss it for any reason. The same goes for mobi...

 Well...Not Everyone is Ignoring It But Nothing is Getting Better (steady downward trend since the late 1980's) UPDATE: Aug 2025 - The President is bringing back the Presidentia...

A Look Back at the Creation and Impact of a Life-Changing Workout In the world of fitness, trends come and go from countless fitness gadgets to Tae Bo, the industry continues t...

Never Quit Stretching!Now You Can Do It With Us...- Basketball Court Yoga - Simply put, get across a basketball court only using yoga poses, stretches, and other movements.  We ...