Strength Training
How protein can improve performance and speed up recovery
Dialing in your nutrition is one of the quickest ways a tactical athlete can improve their training and maximize recovery. While carbohydrates fuel training and fats support endurance and hormone fun... more »
Basic nutrition and caffeine intake for firefighters
When you’re on shift, your body is your most important tool. Whether it’s hauling a hoseline up three flights of stairs, dragging a victim out of a structure, or just staying sharp during a long ... more »
How exercise science shapes elite first-responder leadership
A well-designed strength and conditioning program built upon exercise science principles can be a fantastic tool to take any first responder tactical team to the next level from a leadership perspect... more »
Fueling muscle building with protein to enhance tactical performance
Protein is one of the most talked-about topics in the tactical and fitness community, and for good reason. It is one of the three essential macronutrients, along with carbohydrates and fat. ... more »
The importance of speed, agility, and change of direction in police training
Speed, agility, and change of direction (COD) are some of the most critical skills that law enforcement officers (LEOs) need to exhibit daily. The ability to confidently move in all three planes... more »
How firefighters can level up through cross-training
In the world of tactical professions, the challenges faced by firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and military members are physically demanding and mentally taxing. While each discipline ha... more »
Adapting training for pregnancy and postpartum soldiers
Within the Army, the training and the Army Fitness Test events are designed to be the same formales and females. They perform the same events, which are: three-rep max, hand release push-up, plan... more »
