Ep17 | Fitness for Life
Fred and I discuss some but not all of these aspects of fitness 1. Functional Necessity in the Military Combat readiness: Military service often demands physical strength for tasks like…
C-TECC Updates Protocols for BLS/ALS Clinicians
In late November, the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC) issued updated protocols for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) clinicians. These updates are part of…
Choosing the Right Rucking Shoe: Factors to Consider
Rucking is a simple and effective way to improve your fitness, health and mental well-being. It’s also a great way to enjoy nature, socialize with friends, or challenge yourself. Rucking…
Repeated Low-Level Blast Exposures and Performance
Repeated exposures to low-level blasts are common in warfighters. Examples of low-level blasts (LLB) are firing a 0.50 caliber sniper rifle, Howitzers, Carl Gustaf rifles, rocket propelled grenades, light anti-tank…
Own the Night – Training to Decrease Visual Dependence for Movement Performance
Tactical athletes must maintain a high level of performance under no vision conditions. When visual cues are removed, there is a shift to increased dependence on the auditory, vestibular, and…
Faith LIFE MASTERY Mission Fitness Opinion Planning PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
Embracing Pain: Lessons from Stoic Philosophy and the Way of Bushido
Embracing Pain: Lessons from Stoic Philosophy and the Way of Bushido by Donavon L Riley Pain, an ever-present companion in the human experience, often busts through our door when we…
History of the Steel Mace and 5 Great Exercises
Purchase your mace here! THE STEEL MACE in HISTORY The steel mace is a type of exercise and training tool that has a long history dating back to ancient times.…
The History of Military Calisthenics
The history of military calisthenics traces back centuries, with its roots deeply embedded in military training and physical fitness practices. Calisthenics, a form of exercise that uses bodyweight movements, has…
5.11 A/T Trainer – Made for Abuse
Since I already have worn a couple pairs of 5.11 A/T boots before and enjoyed both their comfort and durability, I grabbed a pair of their A/T Trainers for working…
Rucking: A Simple and Effective Way to Boost Your Fitness
U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Housey. Rucking is a low-intensity interval training workout that involves walking with a weighted backpack, also known as a rucksack. It originated from…