*Note: TACFIT Commando was released in February 2010, a couple months after this post was published. You can read my official review here:
TACFIT Commando: Consumer Review
TACFIT is a tactical fitness program based on the Circular Strength Training system. So, if you’re familiar with CST, you’ll recognize the ingenuity behind the TACFIT program. I haven’t used TACFIT very much myself, but I do know that it’s a circuit training program that can be applied to a variety of training goals. It was created to fulfill the fitness demands of military, law enforcement, firefighting, and other agencies where fitness is a necessity. I also understand that there are different divisions of TACFIT, and this session is from the Commando division (which I believe is bodyweight-only).
The training protocol for the following workout is…
Each minute, on the minute, for 20 minutes; finish 20 rounds in 20 minutes of:
* 6 Quad Hops to Flat Foot Squat
* 6 Knee Drop Spinal Rocks to Butterfly
* 6/6 Springing Tripods
* 6/6 Swinging Planks. *Note, I only did 3/3 in my video
TACFIT Commando Session Practice
One of the main reasons why Circular Strength Training and the TACFIT protocol resonates so well with me is because of the scalability built-into the entire system. Not only are the exercises scalable, which helps dramatically with learning, but the actual sessions are scalable, too.
Most fitness programs out there are 100% scalable, but it’s not built-into the curriculum. Coaches and trainee’s are required to scale their own programs because there is no official standard of what is beginner level versus advanced level, or anything in-between.
That’s really what makes TACFIT different. There is no guesswork involved. You follow the formula at the level you can manage, without having to figure out if you’re doing the training that is right for you.
Using TACFIT as-is, is the closest thing to an individualized program that you can get without having to play around with training variables, or hiring a coach to do it for you. It works very well for its intended purpose, right out of the box. If you’re looking for well-rounded functional fitness, then I strongly recommend the TACFIT program. You’ll be hearing a lot more about it on Physical Living after the New Year.
Update 2/15/10 Get a free TACFIT Commando sample workout program (ebook and instructional video) here:
Watch this video and download the FREE workout manual.
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Feel free to read the official review here:
TACFIT Commando: Consumer Review
Or get the full program with 9 months of different workouts here:
http://PhysicalLiving.com/TACFIT
To your health and success,
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CST, CST-KS, NSCA-CPT
Fitness Professional
P.S. For more info about TACFIT Commando, check out the full review on this page:
John,
I have stumbled upon your name and site and the past a few times. This probably is my first time responding. Great job on the site! Great pictures and nice, peaceful looks.
And the tacfit exercise routine you show: I tried the exercises, but I was really surprised by their difficulty. I didn’t expect that… But you make them seem so easy. Really ‘bouncy’. I will practice some more.
Cheers,
Pieter
Hi Pieter,
Thanks for your comment and the kind words.
Yes, I’m pretty sure the routine above is made up of advanced level exercises, and there are simpler version of each one. The “bounciness” comes from years of practice and specific conditioning through CST. It’s not an attribute, but a skill. When practicing, think of using elastic energy more than muscular control.
Best,
John
Hi John,
Your like a warrior, good stuff.
I am very interested in learning these exercises, however, don’t see these drills in the TACFIT program itself, what additional instrucional DVDs from RMAX do you need for TACFIT?
Thank you
Hi Stuart,
I’m pretty sure the above exercises are part of a new TACFIT program that has not yet been released. I’ll be bringing more information after the New Year.
Best,
John
Hi John,
It would be a nice addition, look forward to seing it on the forum, TACFIT needs instructions and cues to fully implement the system.
Best,
Stuart
Yo!
I like the moves! But why is Scott using a yoga mat in the outdoor demo scenes?! Doesn’t seem very tactical!
haha, don’t ever leave home without one, especially for special ops :-)
I’m sure it’s just for filming purposes, to make sure he stays within the correct frame of the camera.
hahaha! Good point, hadn’t thought of that!
You have a link to get a free workout program but it just wants to sell me the full package for $137.
Hi Nate,
The free workout is no longer available at this time. It was part of a pre-launch incentive for the whole TACFIT Commando program. I’ll see what I can do to get you a copy, but I can’t promise anything since it was a time-sensitive offer.