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How to Run a Better Mile: 5 Training Fixes | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 27/10/2026

Learn how to run a better mile for your PT test: build an aerobic base, run intervals, pace evenly, and add strength. Get the sample week and train for it.

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Cooper Standards Charts for Police Fitness | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 25/10/2026

Cooper standards explained: every test event, 40th percentile charts by age and gender, why police agencies use them, and how to train to pass. See the charts.

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Shuttle Run: Workouts & How to Get Faster | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 21/10/2026

A shuttle run tests agility, deceleration, and anaerobic capacity. Learn the formats, plant-and-turn form, and workouts that cut your time. Train for it.

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Rucking for Tactical Athletes: The Complete Training Guide

Combat Fitness

Published on: 28/01/2026

Rucking burns 2-3x more calories than walking with a fraction of the joint impact. Complete tactical athlete guide: gear, weekly progression, and program integration.

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