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How Heavy Should a Weighted Vest Be? | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 17/09/2026

How heavy should a weighted vest be? Load percentages by bodyweight and goal, what 10 to 50 lb feels like, and vest versus ruck. Pick your load.

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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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Manage Training Load Under Life Stress: Total Load Guide

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Published on: 30/03/2026

Life stress is training stress. Learn how military and LEO athletes manage total load, when to cut training 15–40% under stress, and how to come back fast.

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When to Deload (Even When You Feel Fit) | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

Feeling fit isn't the same as being recovered. Learn when to deload proactively - before breakdown - so you peak on time and stay operational longest.

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