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How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke

When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, a fancy nickname for what is really a modified side stroke, they can often look silly.  Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.  Athletes and...

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What Are Some Group PT Ideas — Advanced Level?

Here is a commonly asked email from military members who are placed in charge of their command’s group PT program, but this one is a request for more advanced workouts for his hardcore group at his...

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Confused on Mixing Pullups / Pushups into Program

Here is a very commonly asked question about adding calisthenics like pushups, dips, and pullups into a standard weight training program.  The answer is that is can be done but it is not recommended...

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Weight Gain Needed Before Spec Ops Training?

The questions of how to gain weight and do I need to lift weights are often thrown around by Spec Ops candidates preparing for the upcoming year or more long training pipeline.  There are many avenues...

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Can a Model Handle Navy SEAL Training?

Lauren prepares to take on her toughest challenge yet — training with former Navy SEALs at Extreme SEAL Experience in Chesapeake, VA. No woman has ever completed this training — will Lauren be the...

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Older vs. Younger Athletic Performance — Who is Best?

This week, a random group of questions crossed my inbox from our Allies from across the pond and I thought it would make a good discussion on the Fitness Blog.  I look forward to hearing people’s...

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Specific Training of the Tactical Athlete

A question posted about the training of the Tactical Athlete this week sparked some debate and with the help of Dr. Steve Erle, we came up with a very thorough answer.  Nutrition will be addressed in a...

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Bud Seal Training: Hollywood Motivation is not Enough

Buds seal training has gained a lot of exposure lately thanks to Hollywood. The general public fills up movie theatres to be entertained by big screen heroes and villains. Batman and the Joker,...

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Can Science Determine Who is Buds Seal Training-Worthy?

A soldier considering Military Training for Elite Operations like Buds Seal usually focuses first on physical strength and endurance. And while that’s important if it’s all you focus on then you are...

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Stress and Recovery — The Cortisol Connection

Is Cortisol bad? Is it only related to stress and gaining weight? In this article we’re going to discuss why athletes and trained soldiers have and need higher cortisol. We’ll also talk about the role...

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Tactical Fitness and Special Ops Training

Hey Stew, I am working on a project and was curious what your opinion on today’s warrior and Special Ops fitness and which training disciplines best achieve this? Great question!  Over the past decade...

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Tactical Athletes and Nutrition

Here is an article from a friend of mine after having this discussion at a conference a few weeks ago on nutrition for military, police, fire fighters — our tactical athletes.  The need for more carbs...

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Workout Failure — Motivate or Discourage

Every so often I get an email from a future Special Ops student who is preparing for the challenges of some of the toughest training programs in the world (SEALs, Special Forces, AFPJ/CCT, RECON /...

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Training in the Heat of the Summer — Any Tips?

Training in the summer months takes some special consideration especially if you live in a hot and humid environment like the South,  East Coast and Midwest.  However, training in arid and hot...

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How Do You Prepare for the Smell of Death? PTSD and Military Training

Military Bootcamp – it’s all about pushing your body physically to the limit and a bunch of mental challenges that keep you going and responding under extreme conditions and fatigue. Push-ups,...

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GORUCK Nasty — Obstacle Course Event

See video on Nasty Nick that this Obstacle Course Event is modeled after — Fundraiser for Green Beret Foundation If you are an aspiring Special Ops candidate, there are many things you can do to...

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Fitness in Special Operations — Women’s Standards

Over the past few months, this email question has been blowing up my inbox.  It is concerning adding women to Special Operations units like Army Special Force, SEALs, Rangers, and the rest.  Here is an...

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Military Leadership-What’s the Introvert Connection?

Effective military leadership takes skill even when you have always been told you are a born leader. Growing evidence shows there is more than one kind of leader and that all leaders are not effective...

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Muscle Building and Endurance Training on the Cheap

When Saving Money AND Muscle Building Endurance are Important Is it possible to get the same muscle building benefits of the best proteins without investing in a cattle ranch? Can you have a boost in...

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Water and Training: Could that Next Drink Kill You?

Adequate hydration during military training is a big concern. When the subject is discussed, most people think about not getting enough water. However, it’s possible to get too much water…especially...

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