Archive: Blog

When I was out in Encinitas, California this past summer for SEALFIT Kokoro camp I was introduced to Intensity Nutrition’s product – Hydrate (electrolyte replacement drink). It was pretty darn warm and dry. Before the Kokoro camps I like to workout like mad and go for a long run on the beach. The SEALFIT workout... Read More

Mental Edge Monday Topic #14: When do people fail? By Phil Black, FitDeck Cards Founder No, that is not a typo in the headline. I want to explore the “when” versus the “why” people fail in reaching their goals. We are all too familiar with the conventional reasons why most people fail to follow-through on... Read More

SEAL Multi Vitamins were designed by a Navy SEAL to help supplement the diets of top athletes around the world. Unless your an Olympic athlete and have a personal chef – it is hard to make sure that every meal you eat is completed balanced and loaded with your daily nutrients. This is where SEAL... Read More

Brad McLeod enjoys writing about a variety of subjects with a common theme: Be Hard to Kill. From military history, weapons and equipment, to mental and physical fitness. As the founder of SEALgrinderPT.com (2010), Brad combines his passion for military history with his expertise in military fitness and firearms to deliver articles that readers want.... Read More

Unlocking Your Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Increasing Your Push-Ups Push-ups are one of the most effective bodyweight exercises for building upper body strength and endurance. Whether you’re aiming to increase your fitness level, meet military requirements, or simply enhance your physique, mastering the push-up is a valuable skill. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore... Read More

Over the last decade, several US prisons have banned weight lifting for security concerns. The prisoners were getting bionic freak strong and out of control. 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... Read More

Grinder Strength Pull-up E-book How to Improve your Pull-ups by Brad McLeod former Navy SEAL and CrossFit level 1 certified trainer Have you struggled with getting your first pull-up? Got a few pull-ups but tired of the same old dull workouts? Training for the BUD/S PST and almost have 8 pull-ups to pass the test?... Read More

SEALgrinderPT.com Interviews Lord Vadimer aka Chris Vorzimer SGPT: Tell us a little about yourself and your background coming into Kokoro? CV: I am 22 from Simi Valley, California. I am planning on joining the Navy to become a Navy SEAL. I train very hard throughout the week around 10-12 times during the week and I... Read More

SEALgrinderPT checks in with Joe Butera to find out what it took to make it through Kokoro and what he took away from the experience. Joe aka “Boston Joe” is a tough cookie and has fortified his inner strength by standing tall in the face of big waves at Kokoro. Gather round Mates as Joe... Read More

Come join us at American Legion Post #140 at Chastain Park in Buckhead (intown Atlanta, GA) – as we jump in for a killer bodyweight workout and burn 1000 calories in one hour. This is your chance to set goals for the new year and burn off that holiday layer of extra warmth.  All workouts... Read More

Take a look around the majority of gyms in America, and what will you see? Guys bench pressing. Guys incline pressing. Guys working their chest and arms into a state of non-functional pump. Some of these characters can even bench press decent weights without the aid of support gear (although, if I were they, I... Read More

Creatine may be today’s hottest sports supplement (we’ve written about it here before), but today’s blog post focuses on the athlete’s throw-back secret ergogenic weapon: caffeine. This often overlooked ingredient can help athletes stay focused and go harder, longer. In fact, we believe in the benefits of caffeine so much that we put 25mg of... Read More

You know it is no secret to anybody that has followed me for more then a day that I am a big fan of kettlebell training. It’s simplicity and it’s convenience just rings well with me on so many levels. What I don’t talk about as much and I really should is bodyweight training. It... Read More

SGPT: Tell us a little about yourself and your background coming into Kokoro? JB: I’m 20 years old and planning on joining the military later this year with the intention of either going to BUD/S or the SF Q Course. In high school I wrestled,boxed and played lacrosse so I was always trying to stay... Read More