Frequently Asked Questions About Tactical Fitness

A tactical athlete is an individual, such as a soldier, police officer, or firefighter, whose profession requires optimal physical performance in high-stakes situations. Their training focuses on job-specific "mission fitness," including strength, endurance, and injury prevention.pdate the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles.

What is a tactical athlete?

How is a tactical exercise routine different from a regular gym workout?

While both build fitness, a tactical exercise routine is specifically designed to improve performance in operational tasks. It goes beyond aesthetics to focus on functional strength, load-bearing capacity, agility, and the endurance needed for unpredictable, high-stress environments.

Who programs the workouts?

All Dark Horse Athlete programs are designed by Justin Biays, a military veteran and Strength Coach with a Master's Degree in Exercise Science and a CSCS certification. His expertise ensures every tactical athlete training program is safe, effective, and mission-focused.

SPECIALTY TRAINING

Are you ready to achieve elite-level physical preparedness? Dark Horse Athlete provides expertly designed tactical athlete training programs for those who demand peak performance. Whether you're in law enforcement, the military, or another demanding field, our tactical exercise routines are built to make you #READYFORANYTHING.

Specialty Training for the Modern Tactical Athlete

Explore our specialized programs, each scientifically structured to build functional strength, endurance, and operational readiness.

DHA LEO: Law Enforcement Officer Training

This time-efficient, five-day-per-week tactical exercise routine systematically builds the strength, power, and tactical readiness needed for real-world demands. Equip yourself with the physical resilience modern law enforcement requires.

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DHA FIRE: Firefighter Readiness Program

Delivers high-impact, time-efficient workouts five days a week—building the strength, stamina, and readiness firefighters need to perform at their peak when it matters most.

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DHA MILITARY: Operator Mission Fitness

Delivers five days per week of structured training—enhancing strength, endurance, agility, and resilience to meet the rigorous demands of military operations.

Additional Elite Programs

DHA GRAPPLER

Delivers five days per week of targeted strength, conditioning, and mobility training—enhancing grappling-specific power, endurance, and injury resilience to elevate your performance on the mat.

50K ULTRA PREP

Combines six days per week of structured running, strength, mobility, and heart-rate-based conditioning—guiding runners from a 6-mile base to peak ultra readiness with a science-backed, longevity-conscious approach.

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DHA GRAPPLER

Five days per week of targeted strength, conditioning, and mobility training—enhancing grappling-specific power, endurance, and injury resilience to elevate your performance on the mat.

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DHA BACKCOUNTRY HUNT VOLUME II

Five days per week of structured strength, endurance, and mobility training—preparing hunters to meet the physical demands of rugged terrains with enhanced resilience and performance.

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PROGRAMMED BY JUSTIN BIAYS

Justin is a military veteran & strength Coach dedicated to helping others build elite level General Physical Preparedness. After Serving in the military he went on to earn his Masters Degree In Exercise Science and the CSCS. He has helped a wide variety of athletes reach their fitness Goals.

ABOUT DHA

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