The "Why" Behind Your Workout: Why We Always Start With Mobility
Ever walk into the gym and wonder why we spend the first 10 minutes doing "weird" stretches, controlled movements, and activation drills instead of just jumping right into the heavy stuff? It's tempting to see the warm-up as a roadblock to the "real" workout. In reality, it's the foundation for it. Here’s what’s happening during those critical first 10 minutes:
Are You Failing the POPAT? You're Probably Training for It Wrong.
Why Your "Marathon" Mindset Won't Work for This All-Out Sprint. For any police applicant, the POPAT (Police Officer's Physical Abilities Test) is the first major hurdle. It's a high-stakes, pass/fail test that stands between you and your career. And for many, it’s a source of massive frustration.
Pro Tips for Passing the POPAT on Your First Try
Failing your POPAT is more than just frustrating—it's expensive, it costs you time, and it delays your career. The hard truth is that most applicants who fail aren't in bad shape. They just fail to prepare for the specifics of the test. The POPAT is a skills test as much as a fitness test. As a coach who trains applicants for this test every single week, I've seen the same small mistakes derail countless careers. Don't be one of them. Here are 7 pro tips to ensure you pass on your first attempt.
POPAT Myth vs. Fact: Is Just Running Enough?
It's one of the most common training mistakes we see. An applicant looks at the POPAT (Police Officer's Physical Abilities Test), sees the cone-to-cone sprints and the 6-lap obstacle course, and thinks: "This is a running test. I just need to improve my cardio."
