Before you can express force, you must be able to absorb it. Day 25 focuses on force absorption — the ability to decelerate, stabilise, and safely manage load as it enters the body. This is one of the most overlooked skills in training, yet one of the most critical for longevity, resilience, and repeatable performance. Every step, landing, change of direction, or contact introduces force. When absorption is poor, that force is dumped into joints, connective tissue, or vulnerable structures. When absorption is well-trained, force is distributed, controlled, and redirected efficiently. This session develops: Deceleration control at the hips, knees, and anklesTrunk stability during load acceptanceTiming and coordination during landing and lowering phasesThe ability to slow down without collapsingForce absorption isn’t passive. It’s an active skill that requires awareness, positioning, and intent. This day emphasises controlled lowering, pauses, and transitions — teaching the body how to accept load before producing it again. This work directly supports injury reduction, cleaner technique, and better performance under fatigue. When you can slow down well, you move better, recover faster, and stay in the game longer. Absorb first. Control the load. Redirect with purpose. Day 25 strengthens the brakes — so the engine can keep performing. Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life. "I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now." The odds were stacked against me: ● Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life ● Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school ● At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 2000 14 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby 20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level 26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter 32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach 38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes #livetrainperform #mindsetandperformance Live Life To The Fullest. Train To Your Potential. Perform At Your Best! https://www.coachedbykobes.com/
