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Teamwork Skills in U.S. Special Ops Programs
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Being a Good Team Player - What Does That Mean? When asked recently about the most important "non-physical" trait someone who is about to attend BUD/S or any other Special Ops selection program should have, it took a minute to decide on the "most important." Sure, you need mental toughness, a never-quit attitude, and must be hard physically, but the most important non-physical trait is being a TEAM PLAYER. Additionally, being coachable is another trait that comes in a close second. Of course, there are individual challenges and tests that you alone must conquer, but no one makes it through any selection...
Rucking Progression - RULES of Rucking (Army, SF / Ranger, USMC)
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What is Rucking? Many people seeking jobs and training for challenging tactical schools (even events like Bataan or GoRuck) will realize they need to start preparing for rucking at some point. What is a Ruck? Great Question - This article tackled some of the training / pacing strategies that you should consider as you progress into rucking. But, what is a good way to go from Couch to 5km when that 5km requires rucking? Or if you are joining the Army and know you have to run 2 miles timed and perform several miles 6-12 miles with 40-50lbs while in training...
So You Wanna Be a Frogman? READ THIS FOR STARTERS
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A Starter Kit for Teens Seeking Special Ops Program in their future. #1 - Do Your Research: So You Wanna Be a Frogman? Well, are you ready? Are you preparing yourself? Have you ASSESSED your performance? Identified Weaknesses? Have you already enlisted in DEP and are trying to pass the PST? Are you wondering where to start? Common Question - How Will I Know When I am Ready? (Click here) How about this - do your research. ...
How to Start or Re-Start Your Fitness - Rebuild Habits First - Then Focus on Specific Goals
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How to Start and Stay Committed to Your Fitness From my experience working with individuals at various fitness levels, I've found that the key to a sustainable routine lies not in diving headfirst into intense workouts but in treating yourself like a beginner and embracing a gradual and patient approach. This idea is particularly important for people new to fitness and older adults, where the focus should be on safely building strength and endurance. Establishing a consistent fitness routine begins with rebuilding (or creating for the first time) daily habits, which serve as the foundation for all of your future...
Twenty Five PLUS Years of Periodization Training Model - Tactical Fitness
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I realized I have been using my Periodization style of training now for 25 years, after one of my former BUD/S prep students reminded me it was 25 years ago he and his classmates shipped off the BUD/S. This was the year, I learned I needed to make some changes in my personal and professional training program and they needed to make sense with job requirements. My periodization program is A WAY to train – not THE WAY to train. It has worked for me from the age of 30 to 56, and it took me from a near-broken, over-trained...