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FBI Fitness Test 2026: Events, Scoring & How to Pass

FBI Fitness Test 2026: Events, Scoring & How to Pass

FBI Fitness Test 2026: Events, Scoring & How to PassCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

The FBI fitness test changed in 2025: pull-ups replaced sit-ups and you now need 10 points. Get the four events, scoring, and an event-by-event prep plan.

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Load-Bearing SWAT Conditioning: Train for Kit Weight

Load-Bearing SWAT Conditioning: Train for Kit Weight

Load-Bearing SWAT Conditioning: Train for Kit WeightCombat 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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Aerobic Capacity for SWAT Operators: Build the Base

Aerobic Capacity for SWAT Operators: Build the Base

Aerobic Capacity for SWAT Operators: Build the BaseCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

SWAT work is short, explosive bursts - but your aerobic base controls how fast you recover between them. Here's how to build it for tactical performance.

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Training Under High Stress: Protect Your Recovery

Training Under High Stress: Protect Your Recovery

Training Under High Stress: Protect Your RecoveryCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Psychological stress raises cortisol and competes with recovery. See how tactical athletes adjust training load to push through high-stress periods safely.

Military Fitness