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Check out these weight vest used by SGPT athletes. If you click on any link we may get a commission from Amazon.com which helps keep gas in the truck and the lights turned on. So if you want to help a disabled veteran – click the link and buy your toilet paper in bulk. #10... Read More

By Brad McLeod 2-13-2024 Check out this article on the 7 Tips to Get You Out of Any Slump. I was talking to one of our SGPT coaching athletes yesterday and he was in a small slump. He did not feel well and was tired in the afternoon. He did not have a real goal... Read More

We polled our Team SGPT followers to find out the Top 10 anti-chafe creams for endurance athletes. It is an easy way to keep your body from chaffing and causing you to miss out on a race. Check out the most effective remedies against skin irritation. For anyone seeking seamless comfort during workouts, adventures, or... Read More

By Brad McLeod 2-8-24 If your reading this blog post you all ready subscribe to the idea that a team cannot reach its peak performance until it has faced significant challenges together. It is a valuable lesson that will serve you well in times of adversity and obstacles. It is those moments that you either... Read More

Every week, athletes get ready for GORUCK events and they always ask: ‘Hey Coach, what boots do I need?’ It’s a big deal for these tough missions. So, we’ve put together a solid list to help those warriors pick the best boots for their feet. We want them to learn from others’ experiences and make... Read More

By Brad McLeod originally posted 3-1-2013 (updated 3-3-24) Check out our SGPT Top 10 Backpacks for a GORUCK event. Not everyone that does a GORUCK event will use the same pack. I have seen everything from gym bags to high speed military rucks – and a lot of in betweens. What is the best backpack? One... Read More

Check out our updated list of the Top 10 Special Forces watches. Find out what works and what doesnt out in the field. #10 GARMIN TACTIX DELTA The Garmin Tactix Delta is a high-quality GPS smartwatch crafted to meet rigorous military standards (MIL-STD-810), ensuring durability and reliability in challenging environments. Featuring a touchscreen interface and... Read More

Check out these tips for building an Olympic body through bodyweight exercises. We have all seen them on television during the Olympics; these powerful men and women performing amazing skills with ease and grace. Watching them perform the question inevitably arises – are they as powerful as they look? And the answer is – yes.... Read More

Are you interested in Maximizing Your Team’s Potential? Are You Pursuing a Navy SEAL Contract? Do you want to see what your made of and learn directly from an elite level coach? This workshop will show you how to enhance individual performance and team effectiveness. These proven training techniques were implemented during his Mike Getka’s... Read More

Overtraining is a curious thing: while we want to push on; we want to become stronger, faster, more agile, and a better all-around athlete, but in order to do that, you must rest and recover. And sometimes, you need to completely power down and rest. The consequence if you don’t? At the very least diminished... Read More

Check out our SGPT list of the Top 10 Tactical Socks. We started this list back in 2013 and have been adding to it ever since. If you have a sock that you like post it up in the comments below and we will send you a free SGPT tshirt. If you click on any... Read More

By Brad McLeod 1-20-24 The Top 10 Must-Have Military Survival Knives I just got this question the other day. “What would be your top 10 military survival knives? Thats a good question so lets dive into this curated list. Crafted to meet the demands of intense situations, these knives are a must-have for those seeking... Read More

Good Morning Coach McLeod, My name is Aaron Moore and I would like to share my success over the past 8 weeks. Today (1-20-24) I finished the SGPT LTE program and am ready to move onto the 365 day program. Since November 25th I have gone from 271lbs to 225 today. That is an almost... Read More

By Navy SEAL Veteran Brad McLeod As soon as the Bin-Laden raid went down, we were getting questions on “what Navy SEALs carry into combat missions” or “what kinds of Navy SEAL gear do SEALs use in day-to-day operations?”. Check out the gear that Team Six carried on the infamous raid on Bin-Laden and other... Read More