Carbs Equal to Steroids: New Nutrition Research for Functional Fitness Athletes

Oh no, he’s writing about carbs.  We’re all gonna get fat, and all of our followers will flock to other Instagram accounts.  It’s true, this article will cover some recent, hot off the presses research, that investigated performance and carbohydrate intake.  Keep reading to discover how much carbs can improve your performance.  Spoiler alert it’s as much as hard training on steroids!

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3 Amazing Dry Fire Tools

3 Amazing Dry Fire Practice Tools That Save You Thousands of Dollars

If you don’t dry fire then screw you.  Just kidding, but seriously.  Dry fire practice is the only way you will ever move past the beginning stages of firearms training.  Unfortunately, this type of training, while incredibly important, has been pretty much the same for the last 50 years.  Now, with the advent of apps, lasers, and a few other modern tools, we can measure and time all of our key metrics to become better shooters.  Keep reading if you want to find out 3 tools that will allow you to shoot like a boss, and save you thousands.

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7 BEST RESOURCES FOR FITNESS

7 Best Resources for Functional Fitness

If you perform a google search for “fitness tips” you will receive over 12 million results. This leaves us with a bit of a conundrum, statistically speaking.  We know that all these resources can’t be worth while.  Sure, some will be great, most will be ok, and some will be downright wrong, or dangerous.  So where are we to go for quality advice?  Keep reading to see the 7 Best resources for functional fitness training.

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Crossfit Ranking Standards

A Better Functional Fitness Ranking System

Functional Fitness has been a sport for over a decade, with it gaining massive popularity in only the last few years.  As a relatively new sport, it still lacks some of the features of more mature sports, such as basketball, football, etc.  One of these glaring deficiencies, is the lack of a valid ranking system.  Keep reading to discover the five levels for functional fitness athletes, that cover everyone from the newest beginner to the fittest on earth.  

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Inforce WML Gen 2

Gear Review: Inforce Weapons Mounted Light Gen 2

Weapon mounted lights are a big deal, bigger than most people realize.  The vast majority of situations where you would have to use your firearm occur during the hours of darkness, and to use you weapon legally, you need to be able to identify your target, which is where the weapons mounted light comes in; however, not all lights are created equal. There are some key factors that will help keep you and your family safe, that need to be considered when mounting a light to your long gun.  Keep reading to see why the new Inforce Weapons Mounted Light: Gen 2 fits the bill.  

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Tactical Defense Pistol: Springfield XDm

The defensive handgun is a specific type of weapon for a specific purpose.  It does not have to abide by the restrictions that other weapons have to.  It doesn’t have to be easy to conceal, compact, or lightweight, as it is not likely to be carried with us everyday.  This gives a huge variety of pistols to choose from, but which should we choose?  Keep reading to discover what factors are critical to a tactical defensive handgun, and which firearm we’ve chosen for this roll.  

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Crossfit Strength Programming guide

15 Functional Fitness and Strength Ratios for Elite Performance

We all know the best way to get better at functional fitness is to improve our weaknesses.  In fact, the best designed plans prioritize training, in order to shore up those weaknesses.  Targeting those lagging areas is the difference between a recreational bro, and someone who is serious about improving their fitness.  To do this effectively, you will need some data to point you in the right direction.  Keep reading to discover what these 15 fitness and strength ratios say about your performance, and how they can help you improve your fitness.

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5 Proven Rules of Concealed Carry

Concealed carry is a serious subject.  The decision to carry a weapon is not to be made lightly, but that does not mean learning to do so should be difficult.  If you are willing to take this responsibility, and want to learn more, keep reading to discover 5 proven rules of concealed carry.

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3 Great Techniques for Tactical Flashlight Use

There is literally nothing more tactical than flashlights, not guns, not short barrel rifles, not even cammie paint and slow motion explosions. Having a good quality flashlight and more importantly, knowing how to use it matters.  You are much more likely to use a flashlight in your day to day, than you are a gun or knife, and it has the side benefit of allowing you to carry it places where other, more traditional weapons, are banned.  Keep reading to find out our recommendations for flashlights, and 3 techniques you need to be using.

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