FROM THE FIELD
From the Field
Training briefs, field notes, and drops from the Class 5 Performance community. Built for lift, run, ruck, and trail.
Is Hybrid Training Good for Fat Loss?
Yes. Hybrid training might be one of the best ways to lose fat and stay strong while doing it. You’re not just burning calories....
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The Sovereign Guide to Training at the Edge: Why "Passing" is Failing
The air in the garage is thick with the scent of oxidized iron and stale sweat. It’s 0430. The rest of the world is...
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The Sovereign’s Guide to Self-Reliance: How to Build a Mindset That Doesn’t Know How to Quit
Comfort is a slow, silent killer. It’s the whisper in your ear telling you to stay in bed when the room is cold. It’s...
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Why the 'Embrace the Suck' Mentality Will Change the Way You Choose Military Fitness Apparel
If you’ve ever stood at the edge of a rain-soaked field at 0400, feeling the cold seep into your marrow while your lungs scream...
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Not Just Sweaty: Heat Ready
Everyone sweats. Not everyone is heat ready. There’s a difference between surviving the heat and being trained to dominate in it. Being heat ready...
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Why the "Sovereign Mindset" Will Change the Way You Attack Your Training
The alarm screams at 04:30. The air in the room is cold, and your joints feel like they’ve been fused together with rusted bolts....
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Stacking the Heat: When and How to Periodize Heat Training
Heat training isn’t just for races held under the sun. It’s not just about suffering through summer miles or showing off grit. Done right,...
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Too Hot to Train: When Heat Becomes a Threat
Let’s pause the heat hype for a second. Heat training can be a powerful tool. It can teach, build, sharpen, and forge. But it...
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Sweat, Salt, and Staying Upright
For a long time, I thought hydration just meant drinking enough water. In basic training, we’d march with web belts and canteens, getting yelled...
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