When training for a single performance or even several competitive events, such as games or matches during a sport season, you should plan carefully to reach peak performance at the right time and to ...

If you’ve ever hit a plateau in your workouts, felt burnt out, or struggled to stay consistent, you’re not alone. Many people think progress comes from pushing harder every day, but in reality, ...

Previously, we examined the idea of training load, including how to measure, monitor, and balance it, and what it means for a physical training program in your fire department. Next we’ll dive into ...

Have you ever considered that a way to build more resilience (also known as "mental toughness") is to do things you are not good at? We start off thinking there is no fun in doing things we hate ...