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Three years ago I challenged all my Marine Corps brothers to complete 240 pushups in honor of the Marine Corps 240th birthday. Well, today the Marine Corps turns 243, so it’s time to reissue the PT challenge, but this year I’m adding burpees into the challenge (you’re welcome). You can choose to do all your […]
In a world full of fitness fads and “experts” one can get lost on how to go about putting on mass. As a coach and instructor of various disciplines in the fitness world, I am often asked: “How do I get strong?” My true answer would have you read this article for far longer than […]
About a year ago, we wrote a piece about preparing our candidates for Selection and in regards to the Physical Fitness test, training for the UBRR (Upper Body Round Robin) rather than the old, outdated 3-Event Physical Fitness test. We had received several questions from potential candidates asking,“Why do use the Upper Body Round Robin […]
For this Workout Wednesday article we’re going to take a look at an old-school GORUCK PT challenge. Even if you don’t have a GORUCK pack and weight plate, you can use a pack you already have, throw some weight in it, and take on this challenge. This workout does not take too long and is […]
Self preservation extends beyond your gear and into how you take care of your body. Regardless of the kit to which you have access, your body will always be a “tool” you can use to better your survival. Keeping your body primed for action and your mind acute involves proper diet and regular exercise. However, […]
Fitness & Nutrition: A friend of my family’s once had some trouble in his neighborhood. It was during the holiday season, and some foolish youths were pilfering some of the seasonal ornaments from lawns throughout the neighborhood. With this in mind, our friend had his eye out for the mischief makers. Early one morning, while […]
Everyday New York City’s first responders answer to thousands of calls for help around the city. From caring for the sick and elderly, to preventing crime, and fighting the cities worst fires. Our heroes work day in and day out, never holding a normal sleep schedule and putting strains on their bodies and minds that […]
Breaking News: This author is getting old. Okay, at least ‘older.’ No longer am I a spry, twenty-something Team Guy who can drink all night, then wake up in the morning and finish a grueling SEAL monster mash — including obstacle courses, running, and swimming — at a breakneck pace. These days, I would need […]
Prepare your body for the X? What the hell is this guy talking about? Well within the military community, especially special operations, you’ll commonly hear the phrase ‘get off the X’. The X represents ground zero when engaged in combat or a fight for your life. In the military, we were trained to do whatever […]
Marine Raiders Nick Koumalatsos and Josh Honsberger spent a combined 25-years in the Marine Corps – the majority within the Reconnaissance and MARSOC communities. After countless questions from hopeful individuals that are in a pre-recruit training phase regarding to how they can prepare for entry into the Recon and Raider communities, Nick and Josh decided […]
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