FITNESS ARTICLES
Conditioning
Fasted Cardio: Pros & Cons
The concept of fasted cardio has long been a topic of hot debate in fitness circles. Proponents swear by its fat-burning prowess, while critics point to potential muscle loss and decrea...
Conditioning
TIPS FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND RECOVERY IN MILITARY TRAINING
The intensity and demands of military training are unlike anything else you’ve ever experienced. Forget CrossFit or competitive sports; military training is on a whole different level! It’s a jour...
Conditioning
Improve Your Hand-Eye Coordination with these Exercises
Hand-eye coordination is one of the most important skills to have, especially in the military, and yet, it's rarely talked about in general fitness circles.
When it comes to the military, poor hand...
Conditioning
Exercises to Help You Run Faster and Build Power
For years, the belief has been that the best way to improve your running is by running. In the past, it was simply unheard of for runners to lift heavy weights.
But does this long-held belief of ru...
Conditioning
The Best Conditioning Equipment for Your Home Gym
In recent years, working out from home has become increasingly popular, and with the current pandemic putting millions into lockdown, home conditioning equipment is booming.
However, for most peopl...
Conditioning
The Importance of Rest Days (And Why You Need Them)
How many times have you been called a "work horse" and told you need to chill and take a day for yourself?
Nowadays, it seems like the hustle is getting most of the attention and rest and recovery ...
Conditioning
What is Plyometric Training: 7 Exercises for Building Power
Plyometric training, also referred to as jump training, focuses on movements that force the muscle to stretch and quickly contract, producing a powerful and forceful movement in one direction.
Plyo...
Conditioning
What is Rucking?
Regardless of which branch of the military you’re thinking about joining, I guarantee that you’ll have to get very comfortable with rucking.
One of the most common forms of physical fitness trainin...
Conditioning
IMPROVE YOUR ENDURANCE WITH RUNNING + RUCKING
For a long time, long-distance running has been the primary way people use to improve their endurance. Unfortunately, the problem with this is that frequent long-distance running can lead to seriou...