FITNESS ARTICLES
Bodyweight
Best Home Cardio workouts while you are on lockdown PT. 2
Part 2 of our gym alternatives. A little more complex than the last two sessions the following are designed to help you create your own full-body workout. Of course, they use completely no equipmen...
Bodyweight
Best Home Cardio workouts while you are on lockdown PT. 1
If you usually do your cardio workouts at the gym, you’re probably wondering how you will be able to maintain your fitness if your gym has closed because of COVID-19. The good news is that, just be...
Mindset
QUICK GUIDE TO MENTAL TOUGHNESS
How to become mentally tough
Mental toughness means different things to different people. In the military, it can mean forcing yourself to do things that scare you or having the resolve to keep pus...
Nutrition
HOLD ON TO THAT HARD-EARNED MUSCLE - FIELD SNACKS
Hold on to that hard-earned muscle - field snacks
Building muscle is hard work. You need to pay your dues in the gym, get plenty of rest, and eat like your life depends on it. None of those things ...
Mindset
WHAT TO DO THE MORNING BEFORE YOUR TEST DAY
What to do the morning before your test day
Test days are an essential part of military life. They confirm that you are ready to do the job and that your training has produced the required results....
Mindset
FOUR WAYS TO HANDLE PAIN
Four ways to handle pain
Pain and military life often go hand in hand. Basic training, selection courses, injuries, and field operations often mean putting your body into situations where hurt is u...
Running
A BRIEF GUIDE TO RUNNING IN BOOTS
A brief guide to running in boots
In good old days of distance running and boxing, athletes frequently ran in army boots. It was thought that, because they were heavy, running in boots would increa...
Mobility
WORKOUTS FOR WEAKNESS
WORKOUTS FOR WEAKNESS
Strength is a very desirable trait. Being strong makes many otherwise arduous tasks much easier. From lifting and shifting heavy kit to pushing your body to its limits. Streng...
Nutrition
SHOULD YOU TAKE SUPPLEMENTS?
SHOULD YOU REALLY TAKE ALL THOSE FANCY SUPPLEMENTS?
Despite appearances to the contrary, sports supplements are nothing new. Back in the days of ancient Rome, Gladiators and athletes ate raw bull’s...