Basic Navigation For The Tactical Athlete

This article has risen from witnessing many hopefuls being in peak physical condition for certain special forces selections or specialty courses to be let down due to their map reading / navigational abilities. This could’ve been avoided with the correct balance of theory and practical application whilst following an effective strength and conditioning training program. […]

September Athlete Focus

Sam Devine is constantly testing his comfort zone and it’s no surprise he is consistently improving. He has come to our FP training meet ups and thrown himself into our community, eager to learn. Sam just qualified as a solo sky diver and he can often be found training by himself on the beach in […]

Reading For Mental Strength

Lacking motivation? Struggling to build confidence in a social situation? Want to boost your situational awareness? Hit a training plateau? Want to tap into the mind of the elite? Then read on. Below are 10 books our coaches and community have picked that helped them in someway to accomplish the unattainable. If you don’t believe us, join […]

How I Stopped Worrying About The Cardio

In this article Jason, a Marine, Exercise Scientist and owner of Tactical Athlete Radio highlights that we have become too specialized in our training. Our jobs require a skill set that is versatile, not specialized. He breaks down the R7 method of training and how this approach can create balance for the combat athlete in […]

Longevity Of The Operational Firefighter

Taking on a career as a Firefighter puts you into the category of a Tactical Athlete. Our buddy Rob, a Firefighter himself shares with us why being functional fit and combat ready is a necessity for his role whilst learning common faults and how to build a good baseline. “As operational firefighters we should possess […]