Whether you're in the military, law enforcement, or a civilian, fitness plays a pivotal role in tactical readiness.

The three pillars of tactical fitness – 1. Conditioning, 2. Mobility, 3. Strength – are essential for performance in high-pressure environments. Functional strength helps carry heavy gear, conditioning boosts endurance, and mobility aids agility, ensuring injury prevention during sudden maneuvers.

To build these pillars, focus on compound exercises such as deadlifts and squats for strength, sprint/fartlek running/metabolic conditioning workouts intervals for conditioning, and dynamic stretches and loaded RoM stretching for mobility. Tactical fitness ensures your body can endure the rigours of the field.

Gear Tip:   Best Footwear for Movement   

Selecting the right footwear can make or break your mission. Tactical boots must balance protection, flexibility, and grip. Brands like Salomon, Lowa, Scarpa, and La Sportiva are industry leaders, offering designs that optimize stability while maintaining lightweight mobility. Look for boots that offer ankle support, shock absorption, and breathability for extended use.

Always ask yourself, what function you are trying to execute before you choose your footwear. Are you doing something fast and quick with the ability to sit in a car/helicopter? Are you doing a long-range patrol and need to walk uneven terrain? Do you need to pack mountaineering boots/shoes as you may encounter a rock face or steep incline? Choosing the right boot can mean the difference between mission success and failure.

Shooting Tip: Grip and Stance for Optimal Handgun Control   

Handgun accuracy starts with the fundamentals: a solid two-handed grip and proper stance. Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and a slight forward lean give you control and balance, helping you absorb recoil and maintain precision. Master these basics to improve your shooting in any scenario.

Think of your gun as a source of electricity and you are trying to ground the current through your body. Don’t use the smaller muscles (sorry guys) like your arms – use your lats, core, glutes, legs, to really bring that stable platform. Keep your shoulders and arms somewhat relaxed so you can react quickly to the information you are processing.

Also, you DO NOT need to PIN YOUR TRIGGER to the rear, this is very old basic information that people push as the adage “old is gold” is typically preferred; however, sometimes we need to use our own brains and critically think about what the industry standard is versus what is pragmatic and efficient.

Win Free Training   

Don't miss the   ‘Earn Your Sword Challenge’  , a multi-month competition to your readiness and discipline. Complete each challenge for a shot at free Zero Sig training. The more challenges you tackle, the better your chances. 

The first October workout is:  

30 min EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute)

Buy in: 1 mile run

Get your 2 rep max deadlift | Top of each minute perform 2 deadlifts

Odd minutes: Post 2 reps deadlift conduct 10 jump lunges (5 per leg)

Even minutes: 2 rep deadlift and 15 mountain climbers

Rest for the remainder of the minute

September Class Recap   

We had another outstanding training session with an emphasis on deliberate, meticulous feedback to improve performance. Our students displayed incredible growth in discipline and tactical awareness. 

Stay tuned for details on our next course.

Stay Zeroed,

The Zero Sig Team

Dedicated to tactical mastery for those who refuse to settle for "good enough."