George Ryan

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Training
Benefits of Floating
A few benefits of floating include: reduced stress, improved sleeping patterns, and a balanced well-being.
September 4, 2018
Spending time in a flotation tank can relieve stress by allowing your mind to let go of daily worries and your muscles to relax, without any outside stimuli to distract you. (Photo: George Ryan)
Training
Making Meditation Not Suck
If you start slow and adapt your meditation practice to the first responder lifestyle you'll be able to reap the benefits.
May 3, 2018
Mark Divine of SEALIFT leads athletes through a breathing and meditation exercise. (Photo: Mark Divine)
Training
Just Get It Done
Scheduling high-intensity workouts is much easier when you have an actionable plan.
January 4, 2018
Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete performs high-intensity kettlebell swing and catch exercises. Photo: Jeff Martone
Patrol
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
The philosophy of high-intensity physical training meshes well with officers' schedules and performance needs, and it is a gateway to peak performance and resilience.
September 5, 2017
Try performing multiple types of exercise in a short amount of time. Photos: Getty Images
Patrol
Eat Real Food
What you eat not only fuels your physical activity, it also keeps your mind sharp and focused.
June 16, 2017
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Patrol
Drink More Water
Fortunately, there are many things officers can do to get themselves in a better position to perform at a high level during their shifts. One is to hydrate properly.
March 13, 2017
While people disagree about the exact amount of water needed to maintain proper hydration, there's no question drinking enough water is important. (Photo: iStockphoto.com)
Training
Box Breathing
Box Breathing has been around for many years and has been utilized by professional athletes, fighters, elite military personnel, and law enforcement officers.
January 4, 2017
Commander Mark Divine leads athletes through a Box Breathing exercise. (Photo Courtesy of Mark Divine)
Training
Officer Fitness: Just Take a Deep Breath
In time, and with practice, you can apply your breathing practice as a response to stress and to help with emotional regulation even when responding to high-priority radio calls and after critical incidents.
December 5, 2016
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Training
Sleep: A Legal PED for Law Enforcement
How much sleep are you getting? When you are in law enforcement, the answer is most likely "not enough." But the best performance-enhancing drug is getting enough sleep per night as consistently as possible.
November 7, 2016
Photo: iStockphoto.com
Patrol
Officer Fitness: Peak Performance and Recovery Training
There are science-based methods that have been developed to help manage the physical and mental stresses placed on high-level athletes and these methodologies can be adapted to help manage the physical and mental stresses that are placed upon you by this profession.
September 1, 2016
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