MOPs & MOEs

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Changing the fitness culture of the force. Your one stop shop for all things fitness for tactical professionals.

  1. 5D AGO

    Fitness Philosophy with Michael Blevins (Part 1)

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    1h 27m

  2. MAR 1

    Nicotine and Bone Health with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein

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    1h 26m

  3. FEB 22

    Existential Zone 2 with Chaplain (Captain) Conner Simms

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    1h 32m

  4. FEB 15

    Pandora's Box: Once We Know the Data, Will We Use It?

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    1h 8m

  5. FEB 8

    The Truth About Peptides with Dr. Rachele Pojednic

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    1h 40m

  6. FEB 1

    Lethality: Measured vs Applied

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    1h 25m

  7. JAN 25

    Good vs Bad Coaches

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    1h 22m

  8. JAN 18

    Equipping and Training the Force with BeaverFit's Jason Clark

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    1h 19m
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    MOPs & MOEs
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    207
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