Today, I’m coming at you guys with a challenge. Stop skipping your cooldowns! There is a ton of research out there suggesting that a proper cooldown, including stretching, can reduce soreness and improve your overall flexibility (unless you go back to sitting in a shitty position the other 23 hours of the day). If you […]
Vitamin D: Lose Fat, Build Muscle, & Help Prevent Cancer
It seems like just about everyone and their brother these days are on some sort of “macro” nutrition plan (i.e. Where you base what you eat solely off of a daily allotment of protein, carbohydrates, and fats) but it seems like many are forgetting that there are these pesky micronutrients that you need to pay […]
Plantar Fasciitis – Fix Your Feet!
So a few weeks ago I wrote and one of the most common causes of pain and discomfort I’ve come across in my military athletes: Shin Splints. Today I’d like to take a few minutes and talk about another super common injury I run into every day, something that is literally crippling to people and […]
Why you get shin splints & how to avoid them
Shin splints… This is one running & rucking related injury that keeps popping up on my radar thanks to people writing me and asking how to prevent/deal with this annoying injury. If you’re lucky enough to be unfamiliar with shin splints then here is a quick primer: Shin splints is basically a catch-all term for […]
Ruck training without the soul crushing volume
Almost 3 years ago I participated in my first GORUCK Challenge. For those of you who still don’t know what GORUCK is you should check out the videos on their website and you’ll get a decent idea. But basically… The GORUCK Challenge is a team event, never a race. Think of it as a slice […]
Strongman Training for The Military Athlete
So a couple common themes you may have noticed around here are: #1 – More is not better (As I wrote about the Pareto Principle a couple weeks ago) #2 – I think all athletes, especially military and tactical types, should be selecting exercises based on how much bang they get for their training buck. […]
