Blog Articles
“Excellence is not an act, it is a habit.” – Aristotle
There is one habit that has contributed to the success of every world champion shooter in the world: Dry Fire.
Dry fire is basically a simulation of shooting technique without the use of live ammunition....
Although pain is a nearly universally shared experience, it is a highly misunderstood phenomenon. Developing an understanding of pain, where it comes from, and why you’re experiencing it can help improve the quality of life and literally decrease the amount of pain you feel.
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When I first started yoga 15 years ago, I went to a hot yoga studio to sweat, lose baby weight, and get my core strength back after a c-section. While all of those things did happen, the unexpected by-product of regularly going to yoga class was my mood and attitude. At the...
The academy experience varies tremendously from location to location. Some will be para-military and incredibly difficult while others will be more of a trade school. With that being said, there are five things you can expect the first week regardless of the academy you...
If you are lucky enough to live somewhere that the seasons change hard & fast, you will know that those cold winters offer more than just frostbite and frozen tires that lead to bumpy car rides.
Cold plunges are becoming widely recognized as an incredible recovery tool. Not...
Recovery seems to be a sticking point for a lot of first responders. We deal with a lot of stress and experience critical incidents that can cause both short term and long term trauma. The job comes with a crazy schedule and therefore a perceived lack of time, in many cases....
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?
Blood flow restriction training (BFR) is a method of training that has rapidly gained popularity in the last 5-10 years both in the athletic performance and rehab spaces. However, it is not actually a new concept - experimentation with...
The realm of Law Enforcement and the gear that comes with it is no secret to those of us in the profession.
Neither is it a secret that officers range from the barely prepared... to the over-the-top-gear-whore.
I have been in this career for over 20 years and just like the...
