Podcasts about tactical fitness

Recently, I mentioned that I was going to run in a Spartan Race Super 10k at the end of October 25. To train for success, I've organized a 25-week training program covering all aspects of physical success for the event. This is the first part of a series of posts where I'll share how training is going, and lessons learned as a 40-something guy attacking Tactical Fitness in a way I haven't really tried before.

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Schofield, a former MLB strength coach turned tactical performance specialist. Schofield spent over a decade in professional baseball, working with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, and New York Mets before transitioning to first responder fitness.   We dive into how training differs across pro baseball, police, and fire academies, the biggest programming mistakes coaches make, and why simple, effective training always wins. Schofield shares his approach to strength assessments, work capacity programming, and injury prevention for tactical athletes.   Whether you're a coach, athlete, or first responder, this episode is packed with practical insights on building strength, durability, and mission-readiness.   Topics Covered: Breaking into pro baseball strength and conditioning The grind of coaching in the minor leagues Differences between training MLB players and minor leaguers Transitioning from pro sports to tactical athletes Strength and conditioning for police and fire academies The best fitness tests for first responders Why simple training is the most effective Work capacity training for tactical athletes Strength programming: Wendler 5/3/1 for trap bar deadlift Mistakes coaches make with tactical athletes   Guest Bio: Michael Schofield is a former MLB strength coach and current Director of Public Safety Health and Performance for the City of Aurora, CO. He runs Performance Code, designing strength and conditioning programs for first responders. Previously, he worked as a Major League Assistant Performance Coach for the New York Mets, the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Atlanta Braves, and a Minor League Strength Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Schofield has experience developing athlete management systems, return-to-play protocols, and performance programming for both professional athletes and tactical professionals.   Episode Highlights: [00:02:00] Breaking into pro baseball S&C and early struggles [00:10:45] The reality of coaching in minor league baseball [00:18:30] Strength training at the MLB level vs. minor leagues [00:27:15] Why Schofield left pro sports for first responders [00:35:10] The best fitness assessments for police and fire academies [00:42:00] How he programs trap bar deadlifts using Wendler 5/3/1 [00:50:30] The biggest mistakes coaches make with tactical athletes [00:58:15] His favorite work capacity protocols for tactical fitness [01:06:20] Building fitness culture in first responder units   Resources & Links: Follow Michael Schofield: [@performancecode](https://www.instagram.com/performancecode) Mountain Tactical Institute Home Check out the MTI Athlete Team Apply to be a Paid MTI Athlete MTI's Daily Programming Streams If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe for more conversations with leaders in strength, conditioning, and mountain sports!

Want to learn how to blend absolute strength, relative strength, and cardiovascular endurance into a complete program?  If so, you're in luck!  In today's podcast I review a current client's program that combines all of these goals as well as corrective therapies for the shoulders, hips, and lower body joints!  Tons of great information AND the program is available for FREE upon request!!!

This week I sit down with Ron Grobman.Ron was the first “Tzabar” (Jewish person born in Israel) of his family which emigrated from the Soviet Union to Israel in 1992. In 2001, Ron's family was relocated to the United States due to his fathers work. At the age of 16, Ron became the youngest certified Krav Maga instructor in the United States through Krav Maga Worldwide. Even though Israel has mandatory military service Ron did not have to serve as he left the country before age fourteen. Nevertheless, Ron always felt a strong connection to his people and his homeland and immediately after high school, joined the Israeli Defense Force.After passing a field fitness evaluation followed by a week-long selection “Gibush” Ron was accepted into the training pipeline for the IAF commando unit, “Shaldag.” Due to injuries sustained during the arduous training Ron dropped out of his original unit and was re-assigned into a special forces reconnaissance unit called Gad'sar Nahal. During his service, Ron attained the rank of 1st sergeant and served as a sniper, with operations on the Gaza and Egyptian border as well as in the Judea and Samaria. Although Ron no longer lives in Israel, he continues to make regular trips to Israel to do his “Milium” reserve service. Shortly after his services Ron completed another instructor certification through International Krav Maga under Gabi Noah, and gained Krav Maga Trainer certification from the Wingate Institute in Israel.Upon his return to the United States Ron worked in New York City as well as metro Detroit teaching Krav Maga to civilians and law enforcement personnel. In 2016 Ron decided to start his own company and founded Tactical Fitness in Austin, TX. The company specializes in training Krav Maga and firearms to civilians, law enforcement, and security personnel worldwide.You can follow Ron and his company at: https://tacticalfitnessaustin.com/Ron's IG account: @tacticalfitnessaustinPlease make sure to follow us on IG: @BKBattleRaedy and @SilverSavageCoaching.As always, thank you all for the follows, shares, and comments.

Dr. Mark Abel, Ph.D., director of the First Responder Research Laboratory at the University of Kentucky and Member of the Portuguese Police Research Center (ICPOL) conducts research to enhance the safety, health, and readiness of firefighters and law enforcement officers. Mark owns Tactical Fitness Institute, LLC which develops legally defensible physical ability standards for fire departments and law enforcement agencies. Among his plentiful research, Dr. Abel performs research into implementing healthcare practitioners into fire departments as part of overall health and wellness initiatives.

Stew Smith discusses running / rucking activities for various athletes in jobs where load bearing is needed.  See more at https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and use LIVE 15 to save 15% with books / ebooks / programming.If you have ever served in a unit that rucks as its primary method of transportation, you may have noticed three different groups. A group that could outrun everyone but only ruck at a mediocre pace. A group that could out-ruck everyone but ran at a mediocre pace. Then there is the hybrid guy who is just above average in both.  Think of The Groups As Cars, Trucks, and SUVsThank you for your watching, if you need anything you can find me on social media, email - stew@stewsmith.com, and my articles at Military.com and https://www.stewsmithfitness.comVoted Top Ten Military Fitness Blog (#1 and #3)Check out Most Common Mistakes Report for Spec Ops CandidatesFollow Stew Smith on:  Facebook    Instagram      TikTok  Youtubehttp://www.facebook.com/stewsmith182http://www.instagram.com/stewsmith50https://www.tiktok.com/@stewsmith50https://www.youtube.com/stew50smithGo to https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and use LIVE15 and save 15% on the store purchases

Do you ever wonder how your food environment impacts your health, especially as a shift worker? Today, we're joined by Dr. Jill Joyce, a registered dietitian, professor of public health nutrition, and co-director of the Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab at Oklahoma State University, to explore the complexities of food environments in shift working environments and how they affect our eating habits, health, and overall well-being. Throughout our conversation, we discuss the different levels of food environments, from community to micro, and how conditioning and external influences can shape our food choices. We'll also explore the role of social environments, emotional eating, and the control of food between first responders, front-line health, and their spouses. Dr. Joyce shares practical strategies for modifying your food environment to make healthier choices the easy choice and help you navigate decision fatigue in the context of shift work.So come along as we learn how to create healthier food environments for ourselves and our fellow shift workers, improving not only our eating habits but also our health and productivity. We talk about the successes Dr. Joyce has seen in her local group, where people are eating upwards of 2kgs of produce a shift, and discuss the importance of involving the group in the process to enact lasting change. Don't miss out on this opportunity to set up your work and home environments for healthier living.Dr Joyce can be found atOklahoma State UniversityOSU Tactical Fitness and Nutrition podcast OSU Tactical Fitness on FacebookSupport the show YOU CAN FIND ME AT Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube COACHING One2One Coaching One Off Consults ________________________ FREE E-BOOK - “The best way to eat on Night shift” IN-HOUSE SEMINARS - Enquire Here _____________________ Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. _______________________

After a quick discussion on the Phases of Tactical Fitness that most people screw up, Stew Smith will take questions LIVE about training for the tactical professions or other topics of interest if you have them. See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more info. Phase 1 - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/navy-pst-workout-phase-1-getting-to-the-training-earn-a-contractPhase 2 - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/the-road-to-special-ops-selection-continues-uphill-with-phase-two-of-tactical-fitnessPhase 3 - https://www.military.com/military-fitness/military-workouts/military-pft-prep/phase-three-tactical-fitness-active-dutyCheck out other LIVE QA sessions on YouTube as well as Tactical Fitness Report podcasts, swim videos, exercises videos, and much more. Without these steps success is delayed or not achieved. Get moving - even if an easy time place holder at first. See related article: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/online-pt-club-one-on-one-coaching-with-stew-smith-cscs

In this episode Minyanovich introduces the podcast audience to LGO501c4's official firearms trainer: Ron Grobman. Grobman is a 1SGT (and reservist) with the IDF. He has worn many hats with his service but has concentrated experience as a sniper. Miyanovich and Grobman discuss Ron's business Tactical Fitness Austin...current and future realities...as well as the meta reality of firearms training in America.

This Tactical Fitness Report focuses on the training system Stew Smith (https://www.stewsmithfitness.com) has been developing for nearly 25 years now. What is the difference between the Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization programs recently developed vs. previous years? What is the difference between the Special Ops programs and the Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization programs?  Remember it is all about creating a program that focuses on weaknesses development and maintenance of your strengths. This system allows for that to happen by systematically making changes to the programming every 13 weeks (seasons of the year).  For more information check out the article on Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization and understand the phases of tactical fitness and the process to become GOOD at all the elements of fitness.  https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/seasonal-tactical-fitness-periodization-what-is-it-why-is-it-important See the Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization section: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/collections/seasonal-periodization-programs Also check out the specific special ops level training that prepares for both phase 1 and phase 2 of tactical fitness: Getting TO and THROUGH the training. The events of specific spec ops pipelines are the focus in these programs. 

Tactical Fitness Report 228 is a quick discussion on the fundamentals of tactical fitness - Know the phases or be part of the attrition rates:  See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/seasonal-tactical-fitness-periodization-what-is-it-why-is-it-importantCheck out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training.  See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith and LTCol Nick Barringer (USA) PhD in Nutrition / Dietitian  / CSCS discuss nutrition for joint health and injury healing.  Check out this video discussion with a top notch teacher and researcher on ways to improve joint health through nutrition / supplementation too.LtCol Nick Barringer (instagram): https://www.instagram.com/nickbarringer.phd.rdn/Follow his podcast - FUEL THE FIGHT at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9RVE54v8DTAE2--H_M8gQThe Tumeric Tonix we talked about from PureGreen:https://puregreen.com.co/products/turmeric-tonic-shot**USE NICK20 and save 20% on this tonic if interested**Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training.  See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

This week, Justin and Paul spoke with Chad Ayinde about making comics and writing screenplays, moving to Los Angeles, and attending the WGF Veterans Writing Project. Enjoy! The WGF Veterans Writing Project - https://www.wgfoundation.org/programs/the-veterans-writing-project Learn more about his comics -- https://www.battlebornecomics.com/battlebornebasics From Chad: After a college wrestling career, 12-years as an Army Noncommissioned Officer, a brief stint as an Under Armour Director for Tactical Fitness, and a Senior Consultant for Human Performance Analytics... I decided to venture into my passion career. In 2020, I established Battleborne Comics: Creative content forged from combat, a veteran owned comic book studio with a mission of "establishing entertainment industry inroads for aspiring veteran creators". Since then, I've been blessed to write/oversee four comic titles, two Best Screenplay competition wins, and direct my first ever movie short (Chapter & Hearse: The Misadventures of the Mob's Most Mediocre Assassin). An interview with Chad - https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-chad-ayinde-of-battleborne-comics-is-helping-to-make-the-entertainment-industry-more-diverse-48747ec5898e

Summertime Status report. Early summer provides its own set of challenges and opportunities; listen here to hear what those are from a Structure fire dept perspective as well as a Wildland agency perspective.

Join Austin and Rob with special guest Jon from Patriot Cookie Co as we discuss his time in the marines and get medically discharged and gaining and loosing 100lbs and deciding to start making cookies. Overcoming injuries with fitness. The next steps for Jon and Patriot Cookie Co and so much more. Ending with some fucked up questions and good laughs. Buy Some Cookies: www.patriotcookieco.com use code "fightlikehell" Buy Some Coffee: www.invictacoffee.com use code "fightlikehell" YouTube Channel Use code: FLH for 20% off www.vigilantandhumble.com www.saveoursix.com

On this episode, we hear great perspective form Firefighter Rob Perez. As if being a full-time firefighter, husband and father of three,  weren't keeping him busy enough; Rob Perez has been challenging himself by completing higher education.Over the last 5 years Rob has obtained his Bachelorette Degree, Teaching Credential, Masters Degree, and is now currently working on his Doctorate at USC.He provides great insight and perspective in all areas of life, enjoy episode 058!Rob Perez also serves on Board for the Veteran Funded non-profit Hydro Theory 

The most determined guy I have ever met! That is Firefighter Specialist Mishel Harteni.If you consider yourself highly motivated, willing to push through challenges to achieve your goals, you may think again once you hear this man's story.Immigrating to US as a refugee from the Middle East presented unique challenges for Mishel as he passionately pursued a career in the fire service.Hear his inspiring story as he went from learning english to fighting fire in a few short years. 

This episode we check in with Kevin Welsh and hear what he has plans for as he returnes to the Fire Station after his recent surgery and time off.

"Stew" Smith is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, a former Navy SEAL, and the author of several fitness books such as The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness, The Special Ops Workout, and S.W.A.T. Fitness. Stew has trained thousands of students for Navy SEAL, Special Forces, SWAT, FBI, and many other military, law enforcement, and firefighter professions. He is currently the Special Ops Team Coach at the US Naval Academy that prepares future candidates for SEAL, EOD, and MARSOC training and runs a non-profit called Heroes of Tomorrow where he trains people seeking tactical fitness training for free. He has recently appeared on National Geographic's Fight Science and is the host of the Tactical Fitness report podcast and the To, Through, And After podcast.Inside The Episode:Exactly how much of success in elite military training is mental vs. physical (it's not what you think)How the world's top tactical athletes approach their trainingWhy every person needs some degree of tactical fitnessIf it's easier for an endurance athlete to build power or a power athlete to build enduranceHow training needs of the tactical athlete and non-military people are similar and Why meeting standards is not usually enoughThe one thing in his life that Stew quit and how it helped him later onHow to integrate mobility work to recover faster and become injury-proofWant More Not Most People? - Ways To Get Involved/Stay ConnectedJoin The Not Most People AllianceFollow Not Most People On InstagramSubscribe & Turn On New Episode Notifications Connect With StewFollow Stew On InstagramStew's BooksStew's YouTubeStew's WebsiteWant To Show Your Support?Leave A Review  On iTunesLeave A Review On AudibleConnect With BradleyBradley's InstSupport the show

Bernardo is a warrior who serves others in ways that only a true warrior can. His heart for making the world a safer place by helping good people to be more dangerous is exactly what got my attention in the first place. With over 15 years of operational experience, Bernardo is a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of Counter-Terrorism (CT) and security best practices. His expertise covers high-risk police tactics, special operations (SOF), dignitary protection (CP) and close-quarters battle (CQB). Bernardo recently retired from active duty in a Special Operations Unit of the Border Patrol, focusing on direct action and low visibility operations. He has served as a Federal Air Marshal, Personal Bodyguard to the Chief of Staff (IDF), Combat Instructor, and Counter Assault team member to the Israeli Secret Service. Between direct action missions in the IDF, Border Patrol, aviation security, dignitary protection assignments, and other deployments on behalf of the Israeli Security Establishment, he has hundreds of operational missions in his background. For more than 10 years Bernardo has been mentoring at-risk youth as the director and founder of the Team of Warriors, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring minorities and at-risk youth, unlocking their leadership potential in preparation for military service. In 2021 Bernardo joined the Tactical Fitness Team, an Austin, TX-based company, to lead the military, LE training as director of operations. It was truly an honor to speak with him in this podcast, and I believe there's something for everyone in it to learn! Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers For more info, visit tacticalfitnessaustin.com youtu.be/35iamHhhZOQ linkedin.com/in/bernardoct

Bernardo is a warrior who serves others in ways that only a true warrior can. His heart for making the world a safer place by helping good people to be more dangerous is exactly what got my attention in the first place. With over 15 years of operational experience, Bernardo is a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of Counter-Terrorism (CT) and security best practices. His expertise covers high-risk police tactics, special operations (SOF), dignitary protection (CP) and close-quarters battle (CQB). Bernardo recently retired from active duty in a Special Operations Unit of the Border Patrol, focusing on direct action and low visibility operations. He has served as a Federal Air Marshal, Personal Bodyguard to the Chief of Staff (IDF), Combat Instructor, and Counter Assault team member to the Israeli Secret Service. Between direct action missions in the IDF, Border Patrol, aviation security, dignitary protection assignments, and other deployments on behalf of the Israeli Security Establishment, he has hundreds of operational missions in his background. For more than 10 years Bernardo has been mentoring at-risk youth as the director and founder of the Team of Warriors, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring minorities and at-risk youth, unlocking their leadership potential in preparation for military service. In 2021 Bernardo joined the Tactical Fitness Team, an Austin, TX-based company, to lead the military, LE training as director of operations. It was truly an honor to speak with him in this podcast, and I believe there's something for everyone in it to learn! Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers For more info, visit http://tacticalfitnessaustin.com/ https://youtu.be/35iamHhhZOQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardoct

Tori Dow has is on a fascinating journey. At a very young age she is already known for these amazing feats;- Female CrossFit Games Athlete- Welder by Trade- Pursuing a Fire CareerOn this episode we get great insight from Tori and her unique athletic and work history.Tori and host Chris Ruano discuss;- CrossFit- Teen Sports- Fitness Programs- The  New Firefighter Workforce and more Fire Career mentorshipYou can Follow Tori Dow in IG

Are you looking for adventure and true purpose?Well if you're not, go ahead and skip this episode.Our guest Michael Noyes explains why stepped away from a from multiple 7-figure opportunity after a unique "desert experience". Follow Mike as he prepares to take on an upcoming Baja 1000 race.IG: @michaelnoyes7

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Congratulations! You have met the minimum standard; guess what...Nobody cares.How will you establish your reputation?What in the world are the expectations of Firefighters when they report for duty after completing their Training Academy?This show is full of helpful tips and perspectives around probationary firefighter work habits and routines.

This episode is Real-Talk and perspective from active Hotshot Superintendent :Ben Strahan- What is a Hotshot?- What Mental and Lifestyle Challenges do Hotshots deal with?- Hear from Bens story of Mental wellness low points and breakthrough If you're looking for some hope or some help, listen to this episode and head over check out resources and projects Ben Strahan is involved with.IG: @BenStrahan@wildlandwellnessfoundation

A Father, a Son and a Friend is who you'll hear from on this episode as we discuss Oral Interview Preparation Tips and beginning a Fitness Lifestyle as a Student.Two great highly motivated young men are guests on this episode;Noah and Damien give a unique perspective as we dive into these topics.- Oral Interview Tips- Fitness Motivation- Sources of Motivation- Firefighter Preparation InfoSpecial thanks to @bedroskeulian @raycashcare and @byronovenstone for their mentorship at the @squireprogram Father-Son Event 

HOTSHOT SUPPORT - LEADERSHIP - LEARNINGJoin us on this episode as we hear from US Hotshots Association board membersAll 3 of our guests are former IHC Hotshot Superintendents;Mike Alared - retired Supt of Bear Divide IHCDan Kleinman - retired Supt of Fulton IHCJimmie Rocha - retired Supt of Rio Bravo IHCThe mission of the US Hotshots Association is to support the mission of all Hotshot Wildland Firefighters- Past- Present- and FutureThis episode if full of valuable leadership lessons and insight. You will also learn what the Association is currently working on and how you can be a part of their mission in the future.Please support and share by visiting their website and links:IG: @US_HOTSHOTSUS Hotshots on FacebookWebsite: USHotshots.com

Jason McCarthy of (https://www.goruck.com) and Stew Smith discuss his journey to, through, and after Army Special Forces and being an entrepreneur, coach, instructor, and mentor to so many through the Go Ruck Events (https://www.goruckevents.com).  Check out how Jason and Stew discuss the importance of moving more, socialization, and becoming a better person by getting out of the house and pushing yourself everyday.  Be an asset in life and enjoy it even more!  Check out the April 22-24 Fitness Festival in Jacksonville FL -  (https://www.sandlotjax.com)

Coaches Stew Smith https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Greg Amorelli discuss the journey from athletics into military service and beyond into coach tactical athletes.  Greg is a former Navy Helicopter Rescue Swimmer and current Army Infantry Officer / Tactical Fitness Coach. Talking Tactical Fitness is a series on the Tactical FItness Report where coaches discuss their personal journey and many lessons learned over the years of training as an athlete, transitioning into tactical populations, and into coaching others with a variety of goals (both tactical and athletics).Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training.  See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Ash and Dave talk about their journey with Tactical Fitness.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fingerstrongcast/support

Check out this interview with Navy Flight Officer / Radar Intercept Officer Ward Carroll of the F-14. See ( https://www.youtube.com/c/WardCarroll ) for the latest project Ward is working on – cool stories in Aviation! In this part Tactical Fitness Report and To, Through, and After Podcast, we discuss US Naval Academy fitness, Navy Aviation Fitness, Pulling G's in F-14 and with the Blue Angels as well as Ward's journey through 20 years of Naval service and his career for the past 20 years outside of the Navy. I worked for Ward when he was the editor at Military.com and now see him in Annapolis as we work near each other at the Naval Academy. If you have not seen his Youtube Channell at https://www.youtube.com/c/WardCarroll subscribe and you will not be disappointed especially if you are considering Naval Academy as a future next step out of high school, or interested in Naval Aviation, Aircraft Carriers, Even UFOs that pilots often see. He is the author of Punk's War Trilogy – See https://www.amazon.com/Punks-Fight-Ward-Carroll/dp/0451211499Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training.  See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

-Stew Smith is a Navy SEAL Veteran who works with the editorial review team of the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)-He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and was class leader for BUD/S Class 182-He served until 1999 when he resigned his commission and started his own training consulting and freelance writing business. He now writes fitness articles, books, and programs specifically designed for candidates of just about every military branch, spec ops unit, and police/fire agencies-He has also authored over 1000 articles on Military.com and hosts the Tactical Fitness Report - a podcast surrounding tactical fitness for fire, police, and military -He runs the Naval Academy Special Operations Team and ‘Heroes of Tomorrow' program in Severna Park, MD where he donates over 600 hours a year to groups young men and women looking to pursue a career in the military Check Out Stew's Programming:https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/Stew's Military.com Articles:https://www.military.com/author/stew-smithFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessDownload the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website: http://o2x.comIG: https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

Dave Tebo is our co-host as we deep-dive into these topics and more...FIRE-UP Men's Leadership ProgramFitness and Fire Academy LeadershipPersonal AccountabilityNutrition and Fitness during the HolidaysIn addition to this great episode, you can also hear more from Dave Tebo on Show #18.Who is Dave Tebo?Husband FatherFire FighterFire Crew SupervisorJiu Jitsu Competitor Recruit Fire Academy Instructor

Are you preparing for the next step in your career?I discovered Fire Captain Mark McCurdy as I was looking for helpful resources during my recent promotional process.ON THIS SHOW; You'll get help and insights on these topics and more;The promotional MindsetExperience or EducationHow to find a mentorGetting Hired vs Getting PromotedFor the last 4 years Captain McCurdy has been developing and building a program that prepares personnel for the duties and responsibilities of promoting to the rank of Fire Captain.This year that program has become  “The Fire Officer Project” Podcast and course. Fire Captain Mark McCurdy works as a Fire Captain in Los Angeles County California, for the past 16 years. 5 years prior he worked at La Habra Fire Department.His fire service background is very diverse; Firefighter Paramedic for 14 yearsEngineer for 2 yearsFire Captain for the last 5 years. Links and resources from Mark McCurdy;

Show 28 w/ Jeff BanmanOn this show, we talk extensively about human performance and the “load on the system”, which can come in many forms;MentalPhysicalEmotional We discuss how we use them as gateways to expand capabilities and observe more accurate behaviors under stress, and also how sandbag training in particular is perfectly suited for that.Jeff Banman is a recognized leader in the area of human performance and human behavior in high-stress environments. With over 30 years of experience across multiple domains including;Fire ServiceUS Army Special Operations CommandCentral Intelligence Agency Jeff now serves as the COO & Chief Human Performance Officer for a Global Fitness Brand. Jeff has examined, researched and validated what separates success from failure by understanding why we do, what we do, when we do it. How is fitness and intense activity a gateway to developing higher levels of mental and emotional resilience?...... on this episode of the Prep and Defend Show, our Guest Jeff Banman has answers to that and much more …Here's some links to access more from Jeff Banman and the projects he's involved with;

On this show;Host Chris "Roo" Ruano will provide fitness and lifestyle tips to use during these Phases of Your Life Journey...Pursuit of Your Career - 5 yearsNew to your Career - 5 years on jobEstablished In Your Career - 10- 20 years on jobEnd of Career - 5 years remaining on the job

When most people think about tactical fitness they think about rolling around in the mud, army crawling through water, and doing crazy stuff. That isn't necessarily the case. To help explain what tactical fitness really is we brought in PPSC Coach Tim Danchak.As a former law-enforcement officer and advocate for tactical fitness, he breaks down what the definition actually means and how it applies to more people than you would imagine. Really, most people should be taking a more tactical approach to their training versus some of the fluffier stuff we see.Open your mind and let this marinate for a while.

Susan Lopez is much more than a Registered Dietician, as an Army Veteran and currently a military Special Operations Spouse,she is passionate and experienced inTactical Nutrition and Performance.Susan Helps MilitaryVeteransLaw Enforcement OfficersFirefighters Perform at Higher LevelsSusan Lopez is certified as MS, RD, CSSD, TSAC*FOn this episode we will coverNutrition Tips and StrategiesTactical Athlete Nutrition Periodized Approach to NutritionSummer Season and "Fire Season" NutritionLearn More from Susan Lopez

Host Chris Ruano gives insight and a reality check of what to expect in a Fire Service career.We discuss both the PITFALLS and PERKS of careers in the Fire Service.What attracted you to your job? Was it...LifestyleDays Off Pay Benefits Fun On this show I discuss some pros and cons of these and other "perks" to fire jobs.

In this episode, Hunter and I talk about functional training. Hunter works with heroes - firefighters, policemen, EMT's, and more. We talk about what consistency really means next steps for someone fresh to fitness next steps for a veteran who has plateaued how to find the right coach in a saturated market Find Hunter on social: @ortunotacticalfit Find me on social: @thefittrials Work with Me: www.thefittrials.com

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Click here to purchase Lean & Fierce: Tactical Fitness for Sheepdogs if you're reading this on the show notes, go to thesquadroom.net/episode31 George is just a good guy. These days, there's just less of him. A lot less. George is a peace officer in Ohio in the Cleveland area. In college I dated a girl […]