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How Cops Can Overcome Mental Barriers During Training Aug 21, 2022

 

The Brain and The Impossible...

 

Some time ago, I came across a fitness challenge on social media that led to me putting 135 lbs on a barbell and squatting for max reps in one set. I got 55 reps, and, as a 155 lb dude, felt somewhat accomplished. The following week, I attempted the...

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Concurrent Training is Mandatory for Law Enforcement Professionals Aug 11, 2022

 

What is Concurrent Training and why is it required for LE and other first responders?

 

Concurrent training is when multiple energy systems are trained simultaneously, ie: training for strength gains and endurance (aerobic) gains at the same time.

 

It has been a big hype in the...

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The Importance of Consistent, Intentional Dry Fire for Police Officers Jul 17, 2022

 

One of the most common questions we get asked is,

 

“How do I become a better shooter?”

 

From our firearms instructors on the EFT Team, our answer is always along the lines of “Consistent, Intentional Dry Fire.”

 

Just as fitness is the foundation...

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4 Reasons Police Should Train with a Weight Vest Jun 12, 2022

 

On a day to day basis, police officers around the world are lugging around 20-50lbs of gear on their body via their duty belt and/or outer carriers.

 

As you know, this is a necessary evil; officers need to be prepared for endless potential incidents, but this added weight can take a...

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Night Shift Hacks For Police Officers May 08, 2022

 

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 can we make the best of it?

From experience, we have found some essential tools...

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Top 3 Performance Supplements for LEOs Apr 17, 2022

 

We would like to preface this article with the definition of a supplement from Oxford Languages:

 

Sup·ple·ment

noun

/ˈsəpləmənt/

1. something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.

 

Ok, now that we got that off our chests…

 

Please...

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3 Secrets to Becoming a K9 Handler Mar 20, 2022

 

 

It is no secret that the world of K9 is not the easiest specialized unit to become a part of. 

 

Units all across the country typically only have from 1-6 K9 teams with the exception of your big cities such as NYPD, LAPD, Boston PD, and some of your larger Sheriff's...

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Simplifying Macros for Law Enforcement Professionals Feb 20, 2022

 

What Are "Macros"?

 

The majority of the foods we consume are classified as one of the three macronutrients or "Macros": Protein, Carbohydrate, or Fat. By definition from Precision Nutrition, macronutrients are “nutrients the body requires in large amounts.”

Now, that does...

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Top 3 Reasons a Home Gym is Essential for Police Officers Nov 30, 2021

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 overtime, working holidays and weekends, inconsistent schedules, etc.

These things can make getting...

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5 Reasons Police Officers Should Be Training Jiu Jitsu Jun 17, 2021

 

As John Danaher, world renown Jiu Jitsu and MMA coach, puts it simply: “Jiu Jitsu is the science of control that leads to submission.”

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and defensive tactic that is mainly focused on grappling. The art revolves around gaining control of...

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