Second mini cycle

So tomorrow I start my second mini-cycle of Tacfit. Foxtrot was the last of the 6 different formats. I had some serious DOMS(Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) on the lats. I think even the masseuse was surprised at the size of size of the adhesions in my back haha. Anyways it consisted of pull-ups, kettlebell push press, box jump and clubbell clockwork squats, 50 reps each. If you have gaps somewhere in your strength or conditioning, Tacfit will find them and and allow to build them up to par.

Today I start with a new Moderate intensity day too. Using the Hypertrophy workout A from Bodyweight Exercise Revolution.

Tacfit has some serious improvements over previous conditioning programs. Coach Sonnon has been perfecting it for over a decade. I'll keep updating my progress on here. TACFIT - TACTICAL-SPECIFIC PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

Firepower

The firepower DVD by Art of Strength is directed towards the fire service. If you're looking for a kettlebell workout for the firehouse, this is a good follow along. It has several progressive levels but remains intense throughout all of them.

As a bonus there is a ladder truck and plenty of gear in the backround. Maybe it's just me, but that's just cool :)

Give it a look

Tacfit

So I've since expanded my 4X7 practice to something called Tacfit. Basically it takes your crossfit type conditioning workouts, and blends them into a 4 day cycle that also includes your strength work. I've had lots of fun with it so far. If you are doing it along with a strength program of your choice, you can stretch out to never doing the same workout twice in just over 3 months time. You have variety, but it'll find where you are weak, exploit and improve while you can still work some technical or strength skills in a format that eliminates CNS fatigue. Nervous system fatigue I think is the biggest problem with constant high intensity workouts like crossfit. I like it so far. Put on a couple pounds of mass, lost some fat(not much I'm normally fairly lean), and found some gaps in my physical development. I would highly suggest giving it a try if your career has you running into burning buildings or firefights, where being sore of CNS fatigue can get you dead.