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The 1-10 Scale Explained | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 19/10/2026

RPE meaning: rate of perceived exertion, the 1-10 effort scale tactical athletes use to autoregulate. See what RPE 6 through 10 feels like and train by it.

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Cold Water Stress: What It Does to Maritime Performance

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

Cold water cuts strength, swimming, and cognition fast. Here's how maritime operators acclimatize, plan around the timeline, and protect performance.

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Training Phase Transitions Without Losing Your Gains

Combat 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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Training Burnout Recovery: A Tactical Athlete's Guide

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

Training burnout is real, physiological, and recoverable. Learn to identify overtraining accurately and rebuild performance without repeating the pattern.

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