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Learn all about ways to improve your health by reading our educational blogs. We cover first responder specific lifestyle choices, exercise, nutrition and more...
“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...
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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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...
In the demanding world of law enforcement, prioritizing quality sleep is paramount for officers' physical and mental health, although the job is not always conducive to proper sleep. If and when possi...
The 1.5-mile time trial is a common assessment in law enforcement. This running event tests your aerobic endurance, an attribute linked to not only good health but effectiveness in the field. Someti...
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All adaptations, all improvements, obtained from training are the result of a stimulus.Â
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Effective Fitness Training (EFT) exists to provide guidance to a very specific stimulus so law enforceme...
The thing I love most about surrounding myself with high performers? We’re constantly pushing ourselves – and each other – to new limits.
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On the range – we’re running our guns as hard as we can… ...
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Intentional effort drives intentional results.Â
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Your time training should be part of a long-term effort to achieve notable progress in something. Increasing strength, power, muscle endurance, ...
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Grip is an essential strength and skill for Law Enforcement Officers.
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To state the obvious, an adequate level of grip strength and grip endurance is needed for many situations that cops face on...
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Becoming a police officer requires dedication, discipline, and the ability to meet certain physical fitness standards. One crucial aspect of the selection process is the police fitness test, design...
Before going to the Police Academy, there are several resources that people need to have in order to succeed in their training.
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While some skills and traits can be acquired and learned at the Acad...
Since becoming a father at the end of last year, a number of people have reached out asking for advice on balancing being a new father with being a police officer.
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This blog post will walk through...
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