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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...
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...
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Toxin: [noun] a poisonous substance which, when introduced into the body, causes harm.Â
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Several months ago, I was in my baby’s room, and while I can’t remember what exactly I was supposed to be...
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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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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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 unexpecte...
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What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?Â
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Blood flow restriction training (BFR) is a method of training that has rapidly gained popularity in the last 5-10 years both in the athletic performanc...
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The realm of Law Enforcement and the gear that comes with it is no secret to those of us in the profession.
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Neither is it a secret that officers range from the barely prepared... to the over-th...
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What is Concurrent Training and why is it required for LE and other first responders?
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Concurrent training is when multiple energy systems are trained simultaneously, ie: training for strength g...
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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.
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What Are "Macros"?
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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, mac...
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...
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