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Conditioning for Older Tactical Athletes: A Guide

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

Smarter conditioning for older tactical athletes: build durability, protect recovery, and extend performance with aerobic work, Zone 2, and load management.

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Military Conditioning: Train for Repeated High-Stress Tasks

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

Most athletes can perform once - military tasks demand more. Build the conditioning, work capacity, and durability to repeat hard efforts under fatigue.

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How to Improve Your Run Time (Without Overtraining)

Combat Fitness

Published on: 08/02/2026

Running more but not getting faster? Learn how to improve your run time with a smart aerobic base, two hard sessions a week, and gradual progression.

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Volume vs Intensity: Endurance Training for Tactical Athletes

Combat Fitness

Published on: 22/01/2026

Volume vs intensity for endurance: how tactical athletes balance easy aerobic mileage with sharp interval work to build real, durable conditioning.

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