Gallery: Tactical Training Is Getting Popular, Here's Why You Should Try It

If you take a look at any exercise article, it will probably suggest a split routine. These are great, since they help build total body muscle over time. However, they do not highlight the importance of other aspects of fitness. There is such a focus on muscle building that cardio and endurance get less focus. Most people add a separate hour on the treadmill to cover this aspect of fitness. 

If you’re looking for a form of training that combines all aspects of fitness into one routine without resorting to a treadmill, then tactical training is the way to go. It focuses on overall athleticism, not just muscle growth or strength (so that you can do things like carry a wounded comrade for miles at a time). It's the training that many armed forces use to get soldiers in shape. So how does it work? Let’s take a look!