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Readiness vs Fitness

Military Fitness
January 22, 2026•1 min read

Readiness vs Fitness

Core Difference
Fitness reflects long-term physical capacity, while readiness reflects the ability to express that capacity at a given moment.

Fitness Characteristics
Fitness changes slowly and is built through cumulative adaptation.

Readiness Characteristics
Readiness fluctuates daily based on fatigue, recovery, and stress.

Why the Difference Matters
High fitness does not guarantee readiness, and low readiness does not imply poor fitness.

Key Takeaway
Training decisions should respond to readiness without undermining long-term fitness.

What Is Training Load? | What Is Fatigue? | What Is Recovery?

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Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness exists to produce capable humans. Tactical fitness for military, law enforcement, and people who refuse to be weak. We focus on strength, work capacity, endurance, and resilience that transfer outside the gym. No trends. No feel-good bullshit. Just hard training for people who expect more from themselves.

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