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When Volume Beats Intensity: A Tactical Athlete's Guide

When Volume Beats Intensity: A Tactical Athlete's Guide

When Volume Beats Intensity: A Tactical Athlete's GuideCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Intensity gets the attention. But for the base that keeps tactical athletes operational year after year, volume often wins. Here's when and why.

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Capacity vs Capability: Train for Tactical Performance

Capacity vs Capability: Train for Tactical Performance

Capacity vs Capability: Train for Tactical PerformanceCombat Fitness
Published on: 22/01/2026

Capacity vs capability for tactical athletes: why raw fitness isn't enough, and how to train so your capacity actually performs under load and fatigue.

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How to Train Under Fatigue: A Smart Decision Framework

How to Train Under Fatigue: A Smart Decision Framework

How to Train Under Fatigue: A Smart Decision FrameworkCombat Fitness
Published on: 22/01/2026

Training under fatigue? Use a 3-step framework to adjust intensity, volume, and intent - so you protect adaptation and avoid junk volume. Train smarter today.

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Sustainable Performance Progress: A Model That Lasts

Sustainable Performance Progress: A Model That Lasts

Sustainable Performance Progress: A Model That LastsCombat Fitness
Published on: 22/01/2026

Sustainable performance progress isn't luck. It's four things working together: overload, autoregulation, recovery, and monitoring. Build training that lasts.

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