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Chris vanBrenk

22 posts •
OP-ED  |  

Don't Let Them Win

The number one truth about parenting is that there is no rulebook, no handy guide, no methodology that is guaranteed…
FITNESS  |  

Why Tactical Athletes Are the Hardest to Train

One of the first conversations coaches have with people is about their goals. To best do our jobs, we need…
FITNESS  |  

The Gains From Doing Nothing: The Benefits of Apnea Training

If you're unsure what Apnea Training is, watch this video to learn more. The Oxygen Advantage As athletes, we constantly…
FITNESS  |  

The Supple Operator

I heard Kelly Starrett mention once that the reason why he refers to it as "The Supple Leopard"…
FITNESS  |  

Evolution of Military Gymnastics: Part 1

At nearly every juncture during my last decade in the military, the topic of how to adequately test soldiers’ fitness…
FITNESS  |  

No Gear, No Problem!

For many of us, especially those who travel for work, we find ourselves without a proper gym to hit those…
FITNESS  |  

Reppin' Yo Sets

Sets and Reps are the units of measurement in the recipe of training. Coaches go after specific stress adaptations in…
FITNESS  |  

What is RPE?

RPE or Rated Perceived Exertion is a metric used by many to self-measure exertion during physical exercise. While subjective in…
OP-ED  |  

Thai Caving 101: How a Simple Hike Became An International Rescue Nightmare

For most people, getting trapped in a cave is scary enough. Now imagine walking into a dry cave for two…
FITNESS  |  

Are Static or Dynamic Stretching Protocols Effective Before Strength and Power Performance?

There has been much debate if too much stretching as part of a warm up decreases the ability of muscles…
FITNESS  |  

Measuring What Matters

When we first began to play as children, it was simply play. As young kids, we loved just to kick…
FITNESS  |  

Activiation Work with CVB

Working unilateral lifts into your warmups is a great way to activate specific muscle groups more effectively, Chris shows you…
FITNESS  |  

Chris VB Helps You Take Care of Your Back

Chris VB the @garageferrari demonstrates how to more effectively foam roll your T-spine (AKA, that stable middle back that gets…
FITNESS  |  

Keeping those shoulders healthy with Chris VB

There is a lot of talk about improving shoulder health and removing pain in your range of motion by spending…
FITNESS  |  

KETTLEBELL ALL AROUND THE WORLD

Check out these sweet moves.…
FITNESS  |  

Increasing Your Range of Motion to Improve Your Training

Train more efficiently by improving your mobility.…
FITNESS  |  

Mobility Tip of the Week

Learn a new way to enhance your mobility.…
FITNESS  |  

Psoas March to Help With Lower Back Pain and Hip Flexor Engagement

Coach Chris walks you through a crucial movement to help relieve "tight" hip flexors and build a more…
FITNESS  |  

Midline Activation with Shoulder Taps

Learn how to properly execute shoulder taps from plank position with Chris.…
FITNESS  |  

What's a Bretzel Anyway?

We know you're curious.…
GEAR  |  

The Operator's Gym Bag

The gym bag (just like our kit bag) is a staple for training. For many of us, the type of…
FITNESS  |  

The Difference between Good and Great for the Tactical Athlete

One of the many titles used to describe those following SOFLETE Programming is the term tactical athlete. “Tactical,” referring our…
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