Gear Review: 3M PELTOR EEP-100 Electronic Ear Plugs for Shooters
If you’re anything like me you probably don’t really like most electronic hearing protection. Electronic muffs are hot in the summer, hard to wear in … Read more
Do You Need to Train to Failure to Build Muscle and Strength?
This is one of the most common questions I’m asked as a strength and functional fitness coach. The short answer is yes, at some point … Read more
The 15 Week Lift Heavy Run Fast Program for Functional Fitness (Part 1)
If you want to get jacked and be able to move like an athlete, then this is the program for you. It’s a hybrid program … Read more
Testosterone, PEDs, and Functional Fitness: How Level is the Playing Field Really?
Over the last few years it’s become increasingly obvious that certain populations in the functional fitness space aren’t competing naturally. In fact, a growing list … Read more
29 Weeks of Functional Strength: Programming Series
If you’re anything like me you love functional fitness, and a big part of being fit is getting strong. If you’ve looked around this website … Read more
The 9 Week Functional Fitness Strength Premium Program
If you’re like me you like functional fitness, but you secretly like lifting a little more. In fact, I’d say most athletes like feeling strong … Read more
The 6 Week Program to Get Your First Pull Up (with Free PDF)
It’s time to get your first pull up. It’s by far one of the best upper body exercises, and a great overall marker of strength. … Read more
Do You Need a Vertical Fore Grip On Your Rifle: Researchers Have an Answer
Combat shooting and rifle setup has changed quite a bit in the last decade, as the firearms industry has evolved. If you look back on … Read more
How to Scale WODs and Metcons
There is a very high likelihood that you’re scaling WODs incorrectly. I started doing functional fitness way back in 2007 and I can tell you … Read more
Women in Combat: Science, Research, and a Common Sense Analysis
Should women serve in combat roles? This question seems to rear its head every few years, with much wailing and gnashing of teeth. Unfortunately, there … Read more
