I consider the squat the most important exercise for most athletes. It is the number one movement in all of my strength programs. I tell my clients that athletes are built from the ground up. If they...
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Unlike many traditional workouts that activate specific, isolated muscle groups, tactical fitness training strategies are more comprehensive in their breadth and scope. The goal is not to be “in sh...
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May is Mental Health Awareness month and some fire departments are taking a proactive approach to incorporate that awareness in their workplace.
According to a recent report from 13NewsNow.com, N...
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In sports, top-level athletes are given extensive resources in an effort to optimize their health and get the most out of their in-game performance. Unfortunately, society does not always treat our t...
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A recent story from Firehouse.com highlighted the opportunity to aid firefighters' physical capability and wellness that lies in a regular part of their service is training.
Below is an excerpt f...
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Common to defensive tactics training is the bare bones of training methods: the instructor shows a technique, the officers perform three to five repetitions of the same skill, and the group moves on ...
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A recent story from DVIDSHub.net discussed what the Army is doing to cater to pregnant female service members through its Postpartum Physical Training Program (P3T) in preparation for the Army Comba...
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A team of university researchers is looking for veterans and active Canadian soldiers, including those from Edmonton, to participate in a study on how physical activity builds connections.
The re...
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Thinking of a career in law enforcement, and want to know what tactical training looks like in the police academy? While the academy standards differ from state to state, a potential recruit can prep...
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Good police work requires not only strength and endurance but also short bursts of speed and agility. That's why when training, officers should be training to get stronger and faster — not having t...
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