The Truth About Motivation (Part 2)
In part one of this article series I addressed what I would consider to be the dark, cold, hard truth about bout motivation. The fact that you just have to…
SOF PFT – On Testing & Standards
We are all intimately familiar with standards. The military thrives on standards. Indeed, the old Task/Condition/Standard (TCS) method has served us well for many decades. But there is a very…
On American Warrior Development
The term “warrior” has been as abused as the word “hero.” It has been applied to everything and everyone for the most pedestrian of accomplishments and actions. That’s deeply unfortunate…
The Right Way To Use Calisthenics
Tonight, a client training to be a USAF Special Tactics operator asked me a great question. “We haven’t done much calisthenics work. I’d like to add them in somewhere, so…
MFR: Listener Question: Getting Started From Scratch + Nate Gets Electrocuted
Coach Morrison answers listener Chris Sicilia’s question about how and where to get started training PLUS Coach got electrocuted on a job recently. Did his high level of conditioning save…
Self-Loathing Just Knock it Off!
Recently I have opened my remote coaching services and I have been active in a number of online forums for remote coaches. One of the things many of us coaches…
Every Day Carry Is A Cult & A Crutch For Weaklings
Everyday Carry… These words (and the initials) elicit instant, nearly uncontrollable anger inside of me. Anger is a funny thing. The emotion of anger is felt when you feel an…
Nate Morrison Sounds off on The Truth About Motivation
Does motivation actually exist? If you’re looking for motivation, you might want to stop. I know that sounds strange, but bear with me for a moment. The root word of…
Fitness after Joint Replacement Surgery
QUESTION FROM SOCIAL MEDIA: Do you have any knowledge about Total Knee Replacements and Fitness? Out of the medical doctrine or just rehab? ANSWER: Yes! Of course! As a special…
Exercise Timing Issues
WARNING! I have, as many do, certain personality quirks. One is that when I come across something so stupid and lacking in common sense that it elicits a visceral reaction,…