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Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) are used by many individuals, including tactical athletes. These sorts of drugs are often thought of negatively, however for military candidates, they can have advantages such as being able to help the athlete cope with training volumes. This article will discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of the use of […]
The Military Nutrition Division at the U.S. Army’s Research Institute of Environmental Medicine has unveiled a new nutritional snack bar for recruits to consume before bedtime while at basic combat training. Military health experts have found that recruits often arrive to basic with poor vitamin D status, making their bones more vulnerable to fracture and […]
Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]
You may be a BAO (bad-ass operator) or a bad-ass cyber warfare technician but the single most leveraged point of failure is the human element. The con artist has changed their approach in the digital world, by using modern techniques like “phishing”, “spear phishing” or “whaling” to get you to release something of value (e.g. […]
Tim’s new book, to a climber seeking out new challenging peaks to conquer, is like discovering some mystical elf on some craggy outcropping while attempting a difficult summit. This strange creature whispers for you to follow him, and something inside you tells you to do exactly this. He rounds a jagged death drop of a […]
Today is a swim day, which hasn’t been a big focus on here recently but should be. Remember the swim test is a big part of the initial testing phase and many candidates fail to properly prepare for it. Warm up first – 3 x 30 seconds each of Mountain climbers and Spider-Man planks Swim […]
CrossFit is an enjoyable activity for many athletes that gives them a reason to train, and can help to make the individual a good mover. There are crossovers between Special Operations training and CrossFit, for example, where candidates benefit from CrossFit grip strength techniques, such as using pull-up bars or barbells in their training. However, […]
Looking for a fast-paced, effective workout system that you won’t get bored with after a few weeks? Consider circuit training! This method combines cardio and strength training for a full-body workout in a short time frame, usually half an hour. It’s a flexible fitness philosophy that can be tailored to any level and goal. What […]
Watches these days are becoming more and more scarce due to the fact that the average person utilizes a smart phone over a good old-fashioned watch. Don’t get me wrong, smartphones have their advantages in some cases, but when you take them for granted, they can often fail when we need them the most. In […]
Continue to prep for the UBRR and get some speed work in on the runs Training: 3 x Pullups 20, 15, 12 reps 3 x Dips 20, 15, 12 reps. With a 25lb weight tied around your waist 3 x Situps 50 reps each 3 x Pushups 50 reps each 3 x 25-meter Shuttle Run, […]
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