Strength Training

The reality of the job and the importance of holistic training

As firefighters get further into their careers, they start to see and feel the effects of stress. The interrupted sleep on shift, the mental effects of traumatic calls, and the sustained hypervigilan... more »

Cognitive performance training with the Army’s 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade

The Army's cognitive performance tests highlight the indispensable role of mental acuity in enhancing overall soldier readiness and performance. These tests are designed to evaluate and improve cogni... more »

The Recovery Standard Project

A shift schedule is inevitable when working in public safety. This concept is deemed “part of the job” for many roles associated with being a first responder, such as fire and rescue. Within t... more »

Developing mental strength in athletes

Strength & conditioning coaches (SCC) are tasked with preparing an athlete for the demands of performance and optimizing outputs. However, peak performance is not solely reached through physic... more »

CAPCOG Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy implements Physical Ability Testing

In an effort to assist the officer resilience initiative within the tactical community, a collaboration between Jabai Performance, Texas A&M University-Commerce, and CAPCOG Regional Law Enforceme... more »

Velocity-based training (VBT) methods for the tactical athlete

Velocity-based training (VBT) has become increasingly incorporated into mainstream sports and athletic training because of technological advancements and social media. But is there a place for it in ... more »

Integrating the unit training schedule

As strength and conditioning coaches (SCC) are aware, parameters must be met to train an attribute of fitness in a unit. See FM 7-22. Training must remain consistent and, if closely following the par... more »

Functional tactical training adds muscular strength and endurance

Physical fitness trends evolve from decade to decade and the general population of society embraces one or the other as more progressive thinking assists us in more functional exercises for everyday ... more »