Our Upcoming HERO Total Body Training Cycle

Our Upcoming HERO Total Body Training Cycle

H olistic E nergy System Training R esilience O ptimized   “A good periodization plan is a subtle trade-off between conflicting demands.” -Science And Practice Of Strength Training Holistic  ...
Threshold Training- Another Way

Threshold Training- Another Way

Anaerobic threshold is the point at which our body goes from using primarily the aerobic system for energy to using our anaerobic (or lactic) system. This is important for first responder/tactical ...
SOF Selection Break Down

SOF Selection Break Down

Our selection programs are designed to put you on auto pilot for your preparation for whatever your next “job interview” is. Below is a simplified break down of some of the methods we use in our tr...
SWAT Selection Break Down

SWAT Selection Break Down

Our selection programs are designed to put you on auto pilot for your preparation for whatever your next “job interview” is. Below is a simplified break down of some of the methods we use in our tr...
Basic Energy Systems- Order Matters

Basic Energy Systems- Order Matters

The first thing I do when I teach a basic SWAT strength and conditioning course is I do a quick explanation of the energy systems of the human body. We don’t go into the weeds on the subject but it...
Contrast Training- Application For First Responders and Tactical Populations

Contrast Training- Application For First Responders and Tactical Populations

“Speed kills but absolute speed kills absolutely.”   - Al Davis, Former NFL Head Coach of the Raiders   God blesses some people with natural speed and power. Honest high level strength coaches wi...
Training, Culture, and Progression

Training, Culture, and Progression

It has been a long time since gladiators would battle to the death for the entertainment of roaring crowds packed into a large Colosseum. We have certainly evolved beyond such practices as a societ...
It’s Not Just The Implement. It’s The Intent.

It’s Not Just The Implement. It’s The Intent.

When we walk into the modern gym today, the options and tools at our disposal are almost endless. There can be a plethora of machines, barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, bands, chains, etc...and the...
APRE: Removing the Guesswork for Strength Progression

APRE: Removing the Guesswork for Strength Progression

How do we measure progression when we go into the gym? When do we know when to push it a bit more or back off? Motivated First Responders and tactical populations often struggle with this.  Fatigu...