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6 Lessons Learned Training Tactical Athletes for Over a Decade Mar 06, 2025

Training tactical athletes (military, law enforcement, fire/rescue, and all first responders) is a whole different game. I've done it for a decade now.

As everybody knows, these individuals (look at me talking about you like y'all aren't reading this) operate in high stress, unpredictable environme...

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Alcohol: Ditch It or Minimize the Damage Mar 05, 2025

Alcohol is woven into the fabric of social life. We have happy hours, celebrations, and the occasional “just one drink” after a long day. But if you’re serious about fitness, performance, and overall health, you already know that alcohol isn’t exactly your best training partner. Still, if you choose...

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Barbell Burnout is Real – Then Your Fitness Evolves Feb 26, 2025

I started training seriously with a barbell back in 2013. Like many others, my goal was simple: build strength and muscle mass. And it worked. For years, I continued progressing, hitting PRs, adding more and more weight to the bar, refining my technique. I didn’t get tired of it because, for me, the...

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Unconventional Training: Strength & Conditioning Beyond the Norm Feb 16, 2025

Unconventional training isn’t unconventional because it’s ineffective or new, it’s just not the standard barbell and dumbbell dominated approach that most people think of when they hear “strength and conditioning.”

Instead, it’s a mix of old school training methods and movement patterns that are e...

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Mastering Bodyweight Movements: My Favorite Progression Feb 12, 2025

Bodyweight movements are the foundation of strength and endurance. Whether it's pull-ups, dips, push-ups, or sit-ups, they all can be improved drastically by utilizing two things: a smart progression and consistency.

Although anyone can have the goal of increasing their bodyweight strength and endu...

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Experimenting with Training Programs: What Actually Works? Feb 10, 2025

I’ve experimented with a ton of different programming styles over the years, and I’ve been lucky enough to test-run variations of them all — both in person and online— with over 20,000 people now.

What started as a simple boot camp for soccer moms and dads in my hometown eventually led to working w...

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Cardio Conversions For Garage Gym Fitness Doers Feb 05, 2025

Make Cardio Work for You Anywhere, Anytime

Working out at home, in a hotel gym, or in a space without a treadmill or running track doesn’t mean you have to skip the cardio. Whether you’re training in your garage, traveling for work, or just don’t have access to traditional running space, you can st...

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Wearables Are Tools, Not Rules | The Good, The Bad, The Balance Jan 29, 2025

Wearable fitness technology has revolutionized the way we track health and performance. Whether it’s an Oura Ring, WHOOP strap, Garmin watch, or an Apple Watch, these devices provide an incredible amount of data on sleep quality, daily activity, heart rate variability (HRV), recovery, and more.

Use...

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Should You Train When You're Sick? Dec 20, 2024

 'Tis the season to ask yourself: "Should I skip the gym today because I’m sick, or do I train through it?" Whether you’re battling a mild sniffle or feeling completely wiped out, it’s essential to know when to push forward and when to hit pause. Here’s a simple, 3-step process to help you decide:

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Common Barriers to Fitness Success and Strategies to Succeed Dec 09, 2024

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right in your fitness journey, but the results just aren’t showing up? You’re not alone.

The truth is, reaching your fitness goals is a lot about recognizing and overcoming the barriers that might be holding you back... and we all face them!

Whether it’s mind...

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How To Change Your Relationship With Food Nov 18, 2024

Changing your relationship with food is about shifting from a mindset of restriction, guilt, or mindless consumption to one of mindfulness, balance, and nourishment.

This can be a significant challenge for many because eating is deeply tied to culture, habits, and emotions.

Food often represents ...

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Mindset Shift - Nutritious Food is Fuel Nov 04, 2024

When most people think of nutritious eating, they imagine endless restrictions, bland meals, and constant sacrifices. I used to think the same way until I made a simple mindset shift: nutritious food is fuel for mental and physical performance, not deprivation.

Instead of seeing healthy eating as s...

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