WHAT IS A TACTICAL ATHLETE?

[@M.C.R.SYNTRN]

The synergy between cardio, weighted exercise’s and combative knowledge, applied in realistic situations.

[@guilhermepinheiro8598]

You have to be a DUCK. The Duck don't swin like a fish, dont' fly like an eagle, don't run like a lion, don't, sing like a canary. But the Duck CAN do all those things.

[@manuelschmoller2884]

What the duck? That makes way more sense than it's supposed to be. I need a t-shirt with a tacti duck😂

[@retro161]

Perfect analogy 👍

[@ineedpowers5151]

So Jack of All

[@Kindacutehuh]

Yes! Respect the grunts but... FEAR THE DUCK!!!

[@BeDangerousGroup]

This statement feels like it shouldn't be right...but it is😂

[@quinterogains5880]

41:02, I ran CC back in HS weighing around 170 and PR for my mile was. 5:46 and now at 260 I ran a 6:52. Definitely capable of running sub 7 if you train for it consistently. Great podcast btw!

[@jp71889]

I’m not even 8 minutes into this and the amount of wisdom that’s been shared is jarring.

[@ruiteng-b3o]

"There is no OFF-SEASON", what a strong opening. Thank you, Vernon and DJ, for another episode of inspired deep insights. Keep on!

[@moviespecialfeatures6001]

Never heard of a coach programming routines with individual injury awareness. That's a high level of professionalism. Kudos Vernon!!

[@vernongriffith4]

Appreciate that, its a reality with all of my guys, so it would be negligent to not approach those issues head on. We train it all.

[@James_Edward59]

All sports are like that whether it is bodybuilding, powerlifting or football, basketball, baseball and every other sport, you can’t get better if you are hurt so injury awareness is always huge.

[@PriorityTrafficPodcast]

This is the most realistic discussion of the challenges of being a first responder I have ever heard. Thank you so much for this. It resonates x9000 and hearing you two break it down to to the every day struggles truly makes me feel better about my struggles. Thank you!

[@vernongriffith4]

I really appreciate those words, we are trying to break down some barriers merging both our worlds and sharing the conversations we have had over the past five years with everyone else

[@PriorityTrafficPodcast]

@@vernongriffith4 as a firefighter - I truly felt heard in this discussion. We’re just people who were called to serve. We need these tools and guidance you are offering. Thanks again for what you do and are doing, I absolutely love your approach and mindset towards our community. And DJ is especially important as a leader and voice of the industry. You two are an inspiration and awesome to listen to. Thank you!

[@salemgrimmgaming1761]

Great insight, I cannot agree more on the points that were brought up. I have served 2011-2019 in the Corps, there is never an off season. Drop a hat, split second- it is go time. All day, everyday.

[@johnphelan657]

Fantastic video. I’m a firefighter paramedic and you said it perfectly! I’ve been injured and the mental aspect of being off the line and losing purpose is very difficult. The struggle with doing too much in the gym is a major issue but so is not doing enough. It’s a difficult balance and I’m very passionate about it. We work 24 hour shifts sometimes 48 and night calls are a beast for sleep deprivation. You have to be in shape to perform on the fireground so doing everything we can to stay healthy is a must. Eat a good diet , not garbage and sweets. Cut out that alcohol! Rest as you can on off days. It’s a balancing act.

[@Alex-bf5xe]

Vernon, i so appreciate you and DJ for your programs, for your conversations! Everytime it's so deep, so wise and so full of understanding! And in all modesty, you have absolutley the best fitness content i've ever seen before! Pleace keep going and do lot more your great stuff together!

[@vernongriffith4]

I appreciate that. We dont intend on slowing down anytime soon!

[@gator7082]

Glad he gave Dan John a shoutout, can’t go wrong listening to that guy.

[@campusmuscle4303]

As an athlete turned bodybuilder now getting back to being an athlete this video hits home!

[@SlyJonesGT]

I really enjoy your content, Vernon. You've got a magnetism to you that synergizes fantastically with your demeanor and knowledge. Glad to have found your channel. Thank you for sharing your insight and your conversations with these guys. Huge inspiration to continue improving every day.

[@vernongriffith4]

Might be the coolest compliment I have ever received, I appreciate that and intend on bringing more information to light with my experience and those I have had the pleasure of working with!

[@RyanM444]

Love these conversations between you two. Such a massive combination of expertise here.

[@vernongriffith4]

We are trying to sit time aside weekly for these. We have a lot more topics to tackle.

[@RyanM444]

@@vernongriffith4 we're here for all of it!

[@RavenousMarmot]

A few years back I got job reloading sparklets trucks. Lifting 8-10 a day. I got so tired that I stopped running altogether. My first run after leaving that job was my fastest 5 mi time ever. It turned out, that for me, that I wasnt sacrificing cardio. Just got it done somewhere else.

[@vernongriffith4]

That is such a cool story. I think with most things its skill dependent. For you the action of running seems natural and the physical labor propelled you.

[@drewrhoads5395]

Great discussion all around! The piece regarding the constant stress of performance, balanced w/ PT, recovery, training, admin duties, family etc. Been in the S&C world since 2002 while going from FF to BC in the CA fire service. Amazing transition during that time. Good stuff! 👊🏻

[@StephenHowson]

I dunno if the word Tactical Athlete suggests a close season - could be an American thing - I think the phrase for the regular soldier actually focuses the individual into recognising that there is a requirement to think, act and train like an athlete. Off-season is furthest thing from my head with the phrase. It's more about it's an elevation of the mindset vs being called like a 'squaddie' or whatever.

[@vernongriffith4]

the reference to season is based on the comparison in America to sports

[@petergunn98]

I’ve felt that way whenever I don’t have my diet right or be consistent with it over the weekend

[@dougputhoff3215]

This channel is what i have been looking for…..great content and interview here….subbed

[@vernongriffith4]

Welcome aboard!

[@calebstrout6022]

I just got done a 6 month program with a personal coach and man this really hit home. I have shooting, running, swimming, rucking, calisthenics, practicing medicine, and CQB every week then going to the field once a month so I was just GASSING it and the coach was so gym performance focused that he was completely missing the fact that I was killing every single mission/FTX

[@vernongriffith4]

It is a big miss in the coaching world, I think unless you were in the military/first responder as I was before college and coaching it is hard to understand the toll it takes. Training should support the job and make sure you can continue doing the job, your job is not working out (no offense if people have lives that working out is a priority). There are a lot of other things that happen in the other 23 hours of the day that are more important and just as if not more stressful

[@ArcangelGamingEntertainment]

I'm not tactical. But I bench 315lbs on a Tuesday and then did a 46km trail marathon on Saturday. So good being hybrid

[@Two_Names]

This chat at 5-6 min hits the first responder mindset dead on. Getting into a scrap with someone while you're sore as hell from a hard workout sucks. Wanting to progress a little bit more in the weight room vs being safe enough to not get put on light duty for some unknown period of time. Generally crappy sleep industry-wide.

[@jay_aye]

Work-life balance as a civilian without the escape of going back to your unit is one of the things that ppl dont talk about when separating. Yeah i may have been physically and mentally exhausted bc of my units training but i was still fit and working thru injuries. Now as a civilian i find it hard to get away from the home stressors.

[@kyleanderson3491]

18 years later, the game is the same. No respite, constant on, a million decisions and inputs a day. Schedule? What’s that? It takes purposed planning to find a break and build in your reset time. Find it or you’ll burn down to the bottom. Coming from a guy still burning.

[@SeanS-f6t]

I needed to hear this thank you

[@sbutify]

Great video guys.

[@vernongriffith4]

Thanks for watching

[@mikevaughn2074]

Awesome content! Definitely would have loved to have this perspective b4 I retired. Huge point w the military and LE that every or any day could be ur Super Bowl but u don’t know when that day (s) will come so u train accordingly. I think this mindset could also help regular folks in training. Train for an emergency to be able to help ur family, a stranger and urself. It’s great to call 911 but…

[@vernongriffith4]

you have to always be prepared or at least be in in a place physically and mentally to perform when the moment presents itself. Its a big miss in the coaching world not realizing that

[@mikevaughn2074]

Well as a cop I was my own coach so that was the plan. I would like to I tried to control (training) as much as I could. Monthly shift changes, court & family obligations etc definitely created their own challenges. As a supervisor/instructor I always tried to put my cops & recruits in the best possible position for success. “Success” for a cop is going home in one piece and for a recruit is to provide them the training & tactics to help guide them on the marathon that is a career in LE.

[@Kevin-ic3jx]

I work in LE. Struggling to find time to work out while still giving myself time with my Family. I've got my girl and our newborn, and a 10y.o. boy who is active in Sports, year round. Currently have about a 30min block Monday, Wednesday, Friday and a 1hr block on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday. Saturdays are reserved for Sports Events for my son and Family/Reset time to keep the lady and family happy. I've been following the GBRS Program, but I can't spend 1-1.5hrs in the gym 5-6 days per week, while also keeping her and the kids happy. Any ideas on a program that will help me work in a good routine that will keep me functional, while still building and progressing in strength/cardio?

[@michelbork7897]

Great stuff! How should one best combine training for strength, endurance, swimming, shooting and martial arts? Any suggestion for a weekly and annual plan? Any online resources you guys can recommend..besides GBRS 😉 Looking forward to even more great content!

[@Tovashi]

Check out Tactical Barbell.

[@rj8183]

Restrepo! Ahhh the Korengal Valley! Kunar AF 2012 arrrgh!

[@devinlindberg253]

Dude couldn't have explained deployment fitness better!

[@butters22441]

The problem is this: Regular people who are in the military (Non-professional athletes), as they've mentioned, do not have the time or money to maintain peak performance and recovery. If this is the case, then their training has to be mitigated in order to not produce negative effects when they are performing physically on the job. For example, maybe we don't do as many sets or reps when we are hitting the weights... if you want strength endurance with load bearing capabilities, then perhaps only train for strength (low volume) in the weight room and then train for the endurance, separately, with moderate weight, an 80 lb ruck suck for example. Doing crazy sets and reps with high weight on the bar may translate well to load bearing activities like a 5-6 hour march, but is only going to translate if you can have adequate rest and recovery, which in most cases, people cannot obtain.

[@mrmillmill]

This great information and I would consider it Life coaching info…if you didn’t have solid mentors these guys are good. Love DJ too…better know I am gonna scream and ask him to sign my shirt if I get the fortune of crossing his path😂

[@vernongriffith4]

I could not agree more, funny how coaching and life mesh on so many different levels

[@dorianwright3649]

Top video.

[@vernongriffith4]

Appreciate that!

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

44:26 Talks about Oura ring

[@jape2862]

Can someone tell me the manufacturer of the shirt worn by the man on the right?

[@retro161]

Coach your self out of a job…. Perfect!!

[@roe9174]

Physically fast and agile , Quick thinker with good foresight . with high endurance and decent strength .

[@henchgamer6996]

As a prison guard I’m interested in this

[@StreetLight099]

I’m asking this out of genuine curiosity, not trying to make a joke or being sarcastic. How prevalent is AAS use within the special operations community? Is it something a lot of you guys get on after your out because of how demolished your body is or is it something you start during or after selection? It seems like a lot of civilians would be ok with it and actually support the use of it in the military. I personally believe anything that can give you an edge and make it easier to do what you need to do should be permitted.

[@bubbajojo]

How would you describe “tactical athlete” in your own definition?

[@Sigmamindsetmotivation]

I disagree with letting the client dictate the exercise routine.

[@kixuh6314]

Idk why it just clicked but dj reminds me a lot of bradley martin

[@yourijansen7388]

Bradley who?

[@chap23305]

Haven't watched the whole video yet, but I don't think there is such a thing as a "tactical athlete". There are athletes. Certain athletes put more emphasis on certain aspects of training vs other areas.

[@vernongriffith4]

I cant argue with that, interested to hear your thoughts after you watch the whole thing!