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How to Prepare for Basic Training: 8-Week Workout Plan

How to Prepare for Basic Training: 8-Week Workout Plan

How to Prepare for Basic Training: 8-Week Workout PlanCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Learn how to prepare for basic training with a proven 8-week workout plan—build run endurance, push-up strength, and injury-proof recovery before you ship.

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Training Phase Transitions Without Losing Your Gains

Training Phase Transitions Without Losing Your Gains

Training Phase Transitions Without Losing Your GainsCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Transitioning between training phases is where gains compound or vanish. Get the 1-2 week protocol tactical athletes use to switch blocks injury-free.

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Returning to Training After Injury: Avoid Re-Injury

Returning to Training After Injury: Avoid Re-Injury

Returning to Training After Injury: Avoid Re-InjuryCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Pain resolves before tissue heals - and that gap is where re-injury happens. The 3-phase return that gets tactical athletes back to full training.

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Pre-Selection Training: Peak Without Arriving Broken

Pre-Selection Training: Peak Without Arriving Broken

Pre-Selection Training: Peak Without Arriving BrokenCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Most candidates arrive at selection carrying fatigue. Here is the 16-week pre-selection training structure, base, specific prep, taper - to peak when it counts.

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