EFT BLOG ARTICLES
Learn all about ways to improve your health by reading our educational blogs. We cover first responder specific lifestyle choices, exercise, nutrition and more...
As Law Enforcement Officers, we know that most of us have the following in common...
Time is limited due to the nature of the profession. Long shifts, night shifts, rotating shifts, mandatory overtim...
“Excellence is not an act, it is a habit.” – Aristotle
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There is one habit that has contributed to the success of every world champion shooter in the world: Dry Fire.
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Dry fire is basically a si...
All adaptations, all improvements, obtained from training are the result of a stimulus.
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Effective Fitness Training (EFT) exists to provide guidance to a very specific stimulus so law enforcement o...
As a police officer/tactical athlete, shift work is just part of the job. Throughout your career, you will have both night and day shifts. Some of you may be alternating back and forth between the two...
The majority of our Effective Fitness Team Members have endured the brutal night shift at some point in their career. The "night shift" is often referred to as dogwatch, graveyard, and midnights.
How...
Mobility, in the context of this article, is referring to the active range of motion you can move through. While cops don’t need Olympic gymnast caliber mobility, there certainly is a minimum require...
What is Agility?
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According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association, agility can be defined as rapid, whole-body movements that require single or multiple changes in velocity (acceler...
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"How do I make time to workout while having a career in Law Enforcement?"
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This is a question we hear all the time in the law enforcement community. It can be daunting and difficult to fit your ...
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As a police officer/tactical athlete, shift work is just part of the job. Throughout your career, you will have both night and day shifts. Some of you may be alternating back and forth between the ...
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As a law enforcement officer, maintaining peak physical and mental performance is not just a goal—it's a necessity. The demanding nature of the job requires a holistic approach to health and fitnes...
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Why Should You Get Enough Protein?
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#1 Build Strength and Muscle Mass
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Physical strength, the ability to generate high levels of force, is critical to the safety of a law enforcement officer ...
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In law enforcement, physical fitness isn’t just a bonus – it’s a necessity. However, the traditional fitness standards, like the Cooper Standard, fail to adequately measure the diverse physical cap...
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