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Supplements for Police Officers: Enhancing Performance on the Job Apr 17, 2023

 

Being a police officer is a demanding and physically exhausting job. It requires officers to be alert and ready for any situation, whether it be responding to emergencies, chasing down criminals, or performing physically demanding tasks.

 

To maintain their physical and mental...

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Befriend Stress & Rethink Negativity - A Mindset Hack for LEOs Apr 03, 2023

 

One of my favorite TED TALKS of all times is Kelly McGonigal’s “How to Make Stress Your Friend”.  I first watched it during a training class I attended in 2016, and have since shown it nearly 100 times when I train others. 

 

Kelly McGonigal is a health...

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3 Non-Negotiables for Law Enforcement Officers Mar 19, 2023

 

Let's get right down to business. There are 3 non-negotiables as a Law Enforcement Officer. Here they are:

 

TIME MANAGEMENT

Poor time management primarily impacts an Officer’s work/life balance. Instead of connecting with family and friends, we become disconnected from life...

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No Gym? No Problem! Mar 05, 2023

Are you in a situation where getting to the gym every day (or at all) isn't an option?

 

Night shift schedule, traveling for trainings or work, or just managing a busy schedule. It happens... but that shouldn't stop you from training to be your best and following some form of program. Even...

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4 Ways to Begin Implementing a Fitness Routine at Your Agency Feb 19, 2023

 

 

Do you ever feel left out on the fitness island at your agency?  Like you’re trying to move a mountain… but the mountain won’t budge?

 

We hear you.  Loud and clear.  Whether you’re fighting the bureaucratic red tape at a behemoth agency...

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Dry Fire Builds More Effective LEOs Feb 05, 2023

 

“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....

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All About Pain Jan 22, 2023

 

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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5 Ways Yoga Can Benefit an LEO's Health Jan 15, 2023

 

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...

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5 Things You Can Expect the First Week of the Police Academy Dec 18, 2022

 

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...

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Is Deliberate Cold Exposure Helpful for Cops? Dec 11, 2022

 

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...

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