Going Commando

Ok, this isn't what you're thinking.

I've decided to give a new workout a try and yes, all undergarments will remain intact.

After a month of getting my butt back in gear with the Turbulence Training Hardcore Fat Loss Workout, I was contemplating my next routine when I came across Scott Sonnon's TACFIT Commando Workout.

I first came across Scott Sonnon several years ago when a friend introduced me to Clubbell training (hmmm, it may be time to pick up that Clubbell again as well).

Scott is one super-cool dude. According to his Wikipedia listing he keeps himself busy as a tactical fitness coach, counter-terrorism and USA national martial art team coach, yoga guru, and wellness speaker known for training the Israeli counter-terrorism school LOTAR. If that wasn't enough he also trains many of the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts fighters such as Albert Crane, Jorge Rivera, Andrei Arlovski and Elvis Sinosic. His fitness system, Circular Strength Training, has been adopted as the official exercise approach for the U.S. Army.

Oh, and did I mention that he's absolutely ripped?

But I digress.

After reading the many positive reviews of the TACFIT Commando Workout I decided to bite the bullet and order the materials. There were a few things in-particular that really grabbed my attention:

- This is a bodyweight only program that uses a variation of the Tabata protocol. In other words, the workouts are short, but brutal.

- Because it's bodyweight only, I can do this workout anywhere, which is extremely handy since I'll be spending a few weeks away from home in March.

- These are not your Daddy's (or Mama's) bodyweight exercises. I've never seen or heard of many of the exercises included in this workout and have spent time this weekend learning some of the movements.

- There's no guess-work. As with other Scott Sonnon products, the TACFIT Commando Workout is absolutely turn-key and includes a manual, instructional video that explains how to execute the core exercises in detail, and follow-along videos for each exercise session (known as a "mission"). Very cool is the ability to download the follow-along video to an ipod in addition to a recordable DVD.

So, later today I being my first mission at the entry level ("recruit"). This is a 4-day/week program that includes a

- Mobility workout
- Compensation workout
- Moderate intensity workout
- High intensity workout

If I survive the next 28-days I'll be moving on to Mission #2. To graduate from "recruit" to "grunt" means completing 84-days of workouts and meeting minimum thresholds. Trainees are expected to step up and conquer each training day. A status quo workout is unacceptable.

I'd be lying if I didn't admit to feeling as if I may have bitten off more than I can chew, but time will tell. It's definitely time for a challenge!

Train hard; stay strong.

Peace.

Susan


Note: Catapult Fitness Blog is not a TACFIT affiliate. Our only affiliate relationships are with programs/products that have been tried, tested and approved by CFB. Being that I am just starting this program, it would be remiss for me to officially promote it at this time. Over the course of the next 84-days I'll keep you posted on how these workouts go and my overall thoughts on the program.

You can learn more about TACFIT by visiting their marketing page - http://www.tacfitcommando.com/ If any CFB readers are using TACFIT, I'd love to hear your input.