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Highlights from our TAC SEPA (Tactical Speed Explosive Power and Agility) session:

LE Tac Sepa Highlights Exercise

We’ve pondered the steps to develop a fitness culture at a first responder unit. Here's what we're thinking--we'd appreciate any feedback.

Feedback Wanted: Step by Step Guide to Build the Fitness Culture at a First Responder Unit - Strong Swift Durable By Rob Shaul Last summer we spent some time and completed a formal, Fitness Culture and Job Task Assessment of an Urban, Midwest Fire Department. Our assessment found the fitness culture at this unit to be poor and after returning, for several weeks we tried to find a first responder unit (LE & Fire/Rescue) with …

You ask, we answer. Weekly Q&As:

Q&A 3.12.16 - Strong Swift Durable QUESTION I will be attending the SF Senior Mountaineer Course in May-June and was wondering which of your plans you think will be the best fit to get prepped. Not sure if you have any SA on the course but overall it is not anywhere near as intensive as SFAS or anything like that. From …

"Law Enforcement Athletes never get these few moments to relax. Every day can be “that” day, and every incident, no matter how seemingly benign, can turn violent and dangerous in a heartbeat. There is truly no off-season.”

Burden of Constant Fitness- Law Enforcement Perspective Fitness is safety, mission accomplishment, respect to your team, going home to your family at night. Here's how we hope to unload that burden.

Our core training theory has evolved. Try a Chassis Integrity session and get ready for the grind.

Evolution of Our Chassis Integrity Theory - Strong Swift Durable Train Chassis Integrity: 25 Minutes, 1x Sandbag, 3x Exercises By Rob Shaul, Founder Our Chassis Integrity programming theory evolved last summer after a personal experience. I had moved away from the tactical programming to some distance running and bodyweight work. The bodyweight training included plenty of core work – sit-up variations, bridging, lower back complexes, …

Few patrol officers and detectives get time during work to train. And it’s not unusual for casework and other duty day responsibilities to squeeze training time. When you do make it to the gym, it’s not unusual to have just 30-45 minutes to train. So how to make the best of it?

Squeezed for Time? Busy Law Enforcement Training Tips Few patrol officers and detectives get time during work to train. When you do make it to the gym, it’s not unusual to have just 30-45 minutes to train.

"I felt it was important to let you know that your FR training plans have literally changed my life...Your plans, in just 3 months, have increased my strength/endurance to the point where I am comfortable with the job; and I plan to keep improving.

I truly cannot believe my fitness has improved this much in such a short time and I am so thankful to both him, and you, for enabling my progress. It has been a lifelong struggle but I’m finally at a point where I feel strong. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
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Q&A 3.4.16 - Strong Swift Durable KUDOS I know you probably hear this all the time, and these emails probably get exhausting, but I felt it was important to let you know that your FR training plans have literally changed my life. Being a female firefighter has so many challenges (and I love them all) but being …

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Sabre Tactical Award is given to athletes or units in the pursuit of a unique, specific, an ambitious tactical objective which addresses fitness, training, gear or micro/macro-level policies with direct unit impact. $10,000 is awarded annually.

MTI Sabre Tactical Award - Strong Swift Durable MTI’s Sabre Tactical Award is given to athletes or units in the pursuit of a unique, specific, an ambitious tactical objective which addresses fitness, training, gear or micro/macro-level policies with direct unit impact. AWARDS: The size of the award depends on the budget, trip details, and team size. Traditionally, $10,000 is given out in Sabre Tactical Awards annually, awarded on a rolling basis. …

What leadership lessons did you learn from the worst leader you ever had? We want to know more!

Call For Essay Submissions - Strong Swift Durable What leadership lessons did you learn from the worst leader you ever had? We fondly remember our best leaders, and not so fondly our worst, but in hindsight we often learn the most about leadership from those bad experiences. We want to hear your experiences. What leadership lessons did you learn from the worst leader …

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Q&A 2.26.16 - Strong Swift Durable QUESTION I’ve used your version 1 APFT plan for years with great success. Doing the plan for my spring APFT now, the latest version is significantly different. Why the change in methodology? Also, the newest version is somewhat less strenuous than most of your other plans (Humilty, Weight loss) – what are your thoughts on …