Boot camps are an attempt to replicate the demands of military training. They are accessible to anyone and everyone. But what does it really take to become part of the British Army (or the military of any ... Continue Reading
The 12 Week Boot Camp Prep Program
From a physical training perspective, boot camp is an interesting animal. I started weight training at 14 years old and entered into boot camp (or Basic Military Training, BMT) at 17. Even though I had a ... Continue Reading
Hormonal Response to Block Periodization in Special Forces Operators
We often talk about periodization and training programs as if they are the only training a person is completing. For many people, it's not that simple. Special forces operators often train strength ... Continue Reading
Introducing the Special Forces Workouts (and a Must-Read FAQ)
The Special Forces workouts start today! This program is designed by Special Forces operator Wes Kennedy. If you are a candidate preparing for the military or a Special Forces selection, this nine-month ... Continue Reading
One Rep Max Tests Shown Accurate and Reliable for Military Personnel
Using a good, old-fashioned strength test is a great way to find out where an athlete stands. Designing the tests, however, is another issue altogether, and was a topic of interest in a recent Journal of ... Continue Reading
How to Prepare Your Mind and Body for Basic Training
Going in physically and mentally strong to basic training will provide you with the confidence you need to complete the training with no problems. I mentioned in my previous article that no matter which ... Continue Reading
Basic Training Breakdown: What to Expect When You Join the Military
Army Strong! Semper Fi! Global Force! These are the slogans of today’s military soldiers, and you can assume the physical and mental requirements to become a soldier are just as intense. The workouts in ... Continue Reading
Are Pseudo-Military Challenges and Programs Disrespectful to Real Operators?
First to clarify: no, I am not an operator, but my husband is an operator currently in duty and has been for over ten years. I have been by his side through his training, when he graduated, and when he ... Continue Reading
A Soldier’s Creed – In the Gym
We've all seen the commercials about how hiring someone with previous military experience is a great choice because their training has prepared them to excel in any career. I believe this is true, but I ... Continue Reading
Getting Ready for the Military: 9 Pieces of Advice
The Seven Ps dominated my time in the military. Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Attention to detail is the key to life and death when soldiers are placed in harm’s way. One ... Continue Reading
How to Work Out Like a Soldier
I’ve been a contractor for five months in Afghanistan and when I landed here, and headed to the gym, I expected the gyms to be really high tech. Since I’ve been assigned to train soldiers on a 1.2 million ... Continue Reading
Military Style Training with a Weighted Pack May Not Be Beneficial
It has become the accepted standard if one trains in the style of the military that training involves wearing weighted packs and weighted vests. Does this training really help? Does the long distance ... Continue Reading
