We all know the best way to get better at functional fitness is to improve our weaknesses. In fact, the best designed plans prioritize training, in order to shore up those weaknesses. Targeting those lagging areas is the difference between a recreational bro, and someone who is serious about improving their fitness. To do this effectively, you will need some data to point you in the right direction. Keep reading to discover what these 15 fitness and strength ratios say about your performance, and how they can help you improve your fitness.
Jake
5 Proven Rules of Concealed Carry
Concealed carry is a serious subject. The decision to carry a weapon is not to be made lightly, but that does not mean learning to do so should be difficult. If you are willing to take this responsibility, and want to learn more, keep reading to discover 5 proven rules of concealed carry.
3 Great Techniques for Tactical Flashlight Use
There is literally nothing more tactical than flashlights, not guns, not short barrel rifles, not even cammie paint and slow motion explosions. Having a good quality flashlight and more importantly, knowing how to use it matters. You are much more likely to use a flashlight in your day to day, than you are a gun or knife, and it has the side benefit of allowing you to carry it places where other, more traditional weapons, are banned. Keep reading to find out our recommendations for flashlights, and 3 techniques you need to be using.
6 Principles of Functional Fitness Programming
I’ll let you in on a little secret. No one knows how to program for functional fitness. Even coaches for top athletes will be the first to tell you they don’t have everything figured out. There are several reasons for this; however, the real reason is functional fitness has not been around long enough to have been well researched by the scientific community. This leaves us stealing bits and pieces from a variety of sources to help us program workouts, in order to achieve our fitness goals. Keep reading to learn a simple method that I use to program for my athletes.
Physiological Pistol Improvement: 3 Techniques to Increase Shooting Accuracy
Shooting is about controlling variables. The more experienced you become, the better you are able to eliminate those that negatively impact your shooting. This is true of any shooting sport: three gun, IPSC, skeet, long range shooting, etc. Each sport has a different set of variables that are more important, and will have more of an impact on shooting outcomes. This article will cover the most important variables for the tactical shooter, with particular emphasis on pistol shooting. Keep reading to find out which variables you need to control to improve your shooting game.
Natural Muscular Limits of the Functional Fitness Athlete
Most people came to the gym because they want to become healthier, look better, and have more self confidence. Often times they first learn about functional fitness from Youtube, or watching fitness competitions on ESPN. These top level athletes have amazing physiques, rivaling natural bodybuilders. This leaves most athletes wondering how muscular they can become. Keep reading to find out where the sport is heading in terms of natural muscular limits, and the timeframe to achieve that type of development.
Defending Yourself: Robbery, Carjacking, and Use of Force
Most readers of this site regularly carry a firearm, both concealed and when they are on duty. We also practice regularly with our weapons to keep our skills sharp, but often times we don’t practice the necessary skills that will save our life in a real gunfight. This article is a tactical analysis of many common instances where we might be called to use our firearms. There are many commonalities in these situations and a few principles that will allow us to prevail in the fight.
Predicting Maximal Strength of the Functional Athlete
The fitness industry has changed enormously over the last several years. Initially it started out as a training methodology, and now it has become a popular strength and conditioning sport. As any athlete knows, it requires huge amounts of work, conditioning, and strength, but just how strong is the top level athlete, and how strong can they become? Keep reading to find out where the practical strength limits are for both top level athletes and for the above average athlete in the gym.
Tier Three Tactical Top 10 Tactical Skills
Readers of this website come from a variety of backgrounds. Some are military members, others are law enforcement professionals, but the vast majority of Tier Three readers tactical enthusiasts who don’t necessarily fall into any of those categories. Never the less, anyone who is interested in firearms and the tactical lifestyle needs to have certain skills. This article will cover the top skills and abilities you need from a tactical perspective, and I bet you have some major holes in your tactical game.
Fitness Supplement Review: Blonyx HMB+Creatine
Normally I’m very skeptical of supplements. I’ve always felt that many companies are less than scrupulous, and many of their products leave much to be desired. It was with this in mind that I contacted Blonyx after my review of supplement research indicated that HMB and Creatine were the only supplements that have broad scientific validity. They were kind enough to send over a sample of their HMB+Creatine product for me to conduct a 30 day self experiment. Spoiler alert, it works, but not exactly how I thought it would.
