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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...
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...
“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....
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...
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....
#1 A TRAINING TOOL FOR ANY GOAL
Depending on the program utilized, the sandbag can be used to develop strength, power, conditioning, endurance, and even mobility.
Strength? Load it as heavy as you see fit and lift it.
Power? Throw it, clean it.
Conditioning? Use it for a...
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...
