By dedicating a month to this tactical athlete training program, officers will experience a different training style that may serve as a refreshing start to a new routine for the upcoming winter months By Daniel Borowick Are you ready for a new and exciting exercise program that will challenge you both physically and mentally as […]
By Daniel J. Borowick, M.S., CSCS® and Daniel G. Graetzer, Ph.D. Sports and Health Sciences Alumnus and Faculty Member, School of Health Sciences The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a federal law enforcement agency tasked with battling the trafficking and distribution of narcotics within the United States. To become a DEA Special Agent, applicants must first pass the DEA Physical […]
Daniel Borowick, MS, CSCS, former DEA special agent How many times do we begin our day thinking that we have our daily workouts all planned out and our intended plan goes awry minutes prior to beginning our exercise? Or worse yet, as we are actually commencing our routine. When duty calls upon first responders — […]
Daniel Borowick, MS, CSCS, former DEA special agent In preparation for a workout, whether it may be a weightlifting session or cardio-based, nothing serves the tactical athlete any better than a well-devised session of dynamic stretches. Dynamic stretches, as the name implies, indicate a robust sense of energy. They are active movements around a joint […]
By Daniel J. Borowick, M.S., C.S.C.S. 2020 Sports and Health Sciences Master’s Degree Graduate and Daniel G. Graetzer, Ph.D. Faculty Member, School of Health Sciences According to Strength and Conditioning Journal, the term tactical athlete is now a buzzword within the first responder community and tactical athlete training programs are emerging. To function effectively, tactical athletes need to […]
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree in the law enforcement community By Daniel Borowick First responder populations are known to suffer a relatively high number of musculoskeletal injuries. Musculoskeletal injuries consist of many complications affecting our muscles, bones, joints and connective tissues. They […]
By Daniel G. Graetzer, Ph.D. and Daniel J. Borowick, M.S., C.S.C.S. Faculty Member, School of Health Sciences and Sports and Health Sciences Alumnus Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis (also known as rhabdo) is a potentially life-threatening syndrome that is especially prevalent in tactical athletes and sports athletes. Tactical athletes include first responders such as law enforcement, firefighters, servicemembers and other professionals who […]
Daniel Borowick, MS, CSCS, former DEA special agent The Maltz Challenge a very challenging physical fitness event, honors Air Force MSGT Michael H. Maltz, a pararescue specialist with the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, GA, 19 September 1960 – 23 March 2003, who perished in action with 5 fellow airmen during a medical evacuation […]
Develop with strength and conditioning, flexibility exercises for a longer, safer career By Daniel J. Borowick, MS, CSCS Success in law enforcement requires more than just skill — it demands peak physical preparedness. Tactical fitness helps officers develop the strength, endurance and mobility needed to perform at their best in high-pressure situations. By training like […]
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree in the fire service community By Daniel Borowick First responder populations are known to suffer a relatively high number of musculoskeletal injuries. Musculoskeletal injuries consist of many complications affecting our muscles, bones, joints and connective tissues. They […]