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Load-Bearing SWAT Conditioning: Train for Kit Weight

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

SWAT operators carry 40–60 lbs of kit - most programs ignore it. Inside: the load-bearing conditioning approach that trains for the weight you actually carry.

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What Is a Tactical Athlete? Definition, Demands & Standards

Combat Fitness

Published on: 22/01/2026

Military, police, fire, EMS: what a tactical athlete is, the five capacities the job demands, and the standards that actually matter.

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