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.
The First Step Is the Hardest. Take It Anyway.
There’s something deceptively easy about signing up for a big event. Half marathon. Ultra. Triathlon. Lifting comp. Couple clicks and it’s done.
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Why Training for Something Big Changes Everything
There’s something different about training when there’s a finish line on the calendar. Not a vague goal. Not a "get in shape someday" plan....
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Why You Need One Daily Non-Negotiable for Your Fitness
In military life, nothing is guaranteed. Your schedule might change at 0400. A tasker can hit with no warning. You might be packing bags...
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Why Most Fitness Advice Doesn’t Work for Military Life
Standard fitness advice sounds great on paper. Set a perfect routine. Eat six times a day. Sleep eight hours every night. Hit legs on...
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What to Do After You Fail the PT Test
Missing the mark on your PT test sucks. Doesn’t matter if it was by one rep, one second, or one event. It hits hard....
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How to Mentally Prepare for the PT Test Without Psyching Yourself Out
Everyone talks about push-ups and planks. Nobody talks about the part that ruins scores: your head. The PT test isn’t just physical. It’s pressure....
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The Most Effective Push-Up Variations for PT Test Domination
If you’re chasing a max score on the push-up portion of the PT test, raw volume alone won’t cut it. You need smarter reps,...
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How to Fit Training Into a Busy Schedule (and Still Crush Your PT Test)
If your schedule feels like it was built to keep you unprepared, you're not the exception. You're the norm. Most of us don’t have...
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What to Eat Before the PT Test (Without Overthinking It)
You don’t need a degree in sports nutrition to eat right before a PT test. But you do need a plan—because rolling out of...
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