Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! Cece and I recently returned from Virginia Beach where we attended a Tactical Performance Seminar by Performance First for special operators, first responders, law enforcement and other tactical professionals. In this episode we discuss our takeaways from the event. We focus on human performance, specifically the performance of those who work at the tip of the spear, and the challenges and demands this line of work presents when considering nutrition, supplementation, fitness, recovery, emotional, and psychological health.

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00:00 Intro
01:50 Performance First: Tactical Operator Seminar
07:31 Jeff Nichols & Katherine Grimm
12:38 Commitment to Excellence & Focus In Special Operations Training Program
19:49 Nutrition & Mental Health Components For Elite Performance
26:21 Addressing The Challenges Of Elite Athletes
29:38 Jeff's Philosophy On Personal Responsibility & The Younger Generation
35:25 Benefits Of Targeted Supplementation For Operators, Law Enforcement & First Responders
44:07 Exploring Exercise Programming For First Responders & Military Personnel
53:44 Takeaways From A Conversation With Elite Strength & Conditioning Coach Shelton Stevens
01:04:56 The Art Of Training & Coaching
01:11:22 Mental Health Implications Of Military Service
01:18:41 Physical & Mental Wellness for Operators

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