FITNESS ARTICLES
Bodyweight
SCALING THE PULL-UP
Pull-ups are arguably one of the most critical exercises in your combat workout armory. They target your lats and biceps, and the strength of those muscles could literally save your life. Need to ...
Conditioning
GETTING BACK INTO TRAINING AFTER A LAYOFF
Getting back into training after a layoff
Even the most dedicated exercisers have occasional layoffs from training. Vacations, work or family commitments, and illness or injury can all mean you nee...
Bodyweight
SCALING THE PUSH-UP
Scaling the push-up
The bench press might be the most popular gym exercise for building picture-perfect pecs, but it’s probably not the best exercise for military personnel. For starters, how many...
Mindset
NIGHT-TIME ROUTINES FOR WINNERS
Night-time Routines for Winners
Prior planning prevents poor performance, or so the saying goes. Another popular expression is fail to plan, plan to fail. There is a reason these sayings are so pop...
Mindset
4 WAYS TO BE MORE CONFIDENT IN THE WATER
Most branches of the armed services have to demonstrate confidence in the water. From amphibious operations to self-preservation and lifesaving, you never know when you will be required to enter a ...
Mindset
7 WAYS TO HELP YOU SLEEP LIKE A BABY
Sleep is a luxury many of us can't afford. Work, training, a social life – all of these things take time, and when time is short, it's all too easy to skimp on sleep. Unfortunately, being sleep dep...
Conditioning
THE NEED FOR SPEED - 7 TIPS TO INCREASE YOUR SPRINT
Sprinting is a fundamental skill. Like swimming, being able to build a fire, and make a shelter, it’s a skill that could save your life. Sprinting is also a kick-ass workout!
However, before you he...
Conditioning
SHOULD I TRAIN WHEN I'M SICK?
People who exercise regularly can be a pretty stubborn bunch. I should know; I’m one of them! That stubbornness is a good thing when it comes to training consistently but can cause problems when yo...
Mobility
MASTER THE ROPE CLIMB
Rope climbing is a skill required by most branches of the armed services. In the UK's Royal Marines, recruits must be able to climb a 30-foot rope while carrying over 30-pounds of kit. This is not ...