Training Around Injuries

By Jonathan Pope Just as nature takes every obstacle, every impediment, and works around it — turns it to ...

Conditioning 101

Conditioning 101   The traditional conditioning model is antiquated and inaccurate.  In this article, we’ll introduce a new model ...

Paradoxical Intention

SOF selection requires that you develop a close relationship with pain.  This doesn’t just mean lots of dramatic grimacing ...

Pain and Fatigue

Take away your opinion, and then there is taken away the complaint, "I have been harmed." Take away the ...

Unlearning Fear

* The process outlined in this article isn’t a replacement for working with a skilled mental health practitioner. If ...

Stress Mindset

We don’t perform at our best or live to our fullest by simply eliminating stress. Our stress responses are ...

On Motivation

Everyone wants to know the ‘secret’ to motivation. Like most topics, this isn’t as simple as repeating cliches like ...

Back in the Box

In the footnotes of one of his books, Dr. Robert Sapolsky includes a note on people with "Type A" ...

Average Fails Everyone

Military aircraft technology evolved rapidly in the years after World War 2. With the introduction of jet engines, planes ...

Concurrent Programming

Programming is tough. There are a lot of things you could do each day: run, ruck, swim, lift weights, ...

Treading Water

Treading Water Being comfortable in the water is a generalized skill, but being able to tread water efficiently is ...

Underwater Knot Tying

Underwater knot tying Most maritime special operations programs involve some form of underwater knot tying. This is a way ...
Scroll to Top