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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This article was born from our experience operating in the ADF and what we have learn’t in terms of keeping ourselves alert and ready to perform in operational units. What caffeine and stimulants do to our body, good and bad! Strap yourself in for this one folks, we go deep whilst caffeinated! Australian culture is […]
We have personally witnessed the destruction of applicants feet therefore rendering them ineffective to complete a course, selection or even recruit school. Below we narrowed down 10 commonly used footwear within the ADF and some tips on preparing your boots and feet for the Australian military. Preparing to join the Australian Defence Force can be very […]
If you aren’t absorbing knowledge from Podcasts yet, you’re missing out!!! There are great minds sharing great shit and it’s free. We asked our team and community to share their top picks and here is what we got. Whether you’re interested in fitness, health hacks, mental strength, inspiration, military stories, personal growth or people sharing […]
Conditioning can be an overlooked component within the tactical athletes wheel house. Within this article we bring ourselves back to key principles that are essential for a effective training program. I place a large emphasis on what I call a ‘road of importance’. The first part of this road is where you start; basic movement […]
Being able to perform whether within a sport or tactical environment you need to be both physically and mentally strong. Stressful situations kicks our bodies into overdrive relying on prior preparation. Here are some tools we share with our members to build a strong mind and body for hard times. The military or otherwise will […]