DARK HORSE ATHLETE
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
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.
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.
The closer your training matches your primary goal, the better your results tend to be.
If you're preparing for a specific selection, academy, job requirement, competition, or event, choose a program built specifically for that demand. Specialized programs are designed around the exact fitness qualities, movement patterns, and performance standards you'll need. This is why we've built programs for: Hybrid Running, Tactical Athlete (Fire, LEO, Military), Combat Athlete, Mountain Athlete, Foundational Lifting, and a Live Hybrid Training Team.
If you're unsure of the best fit, fill out our no-commitment coaching application or give us a call at 720-791-5965.
BUILT FOR THE BACKCOUNTRY.
Mountain Athlete programs prepare you for the unique demands of backcountry hunting, mountain travel, and extended days in rugged terrain. Build the endurance, strength, work capacity, and load-carrying ability needed to move efficiently, handle challenging conditions, and perform when it matters most—whether you're packing in, packing out, or covering miles in steep country.
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Our 1-on-1 Online Coaching delivers personalized programming, nutrition support, detailed feedback, and a higher level of accountability than a standalone training plan. Every aspect of your training is tailored to your goals, schedule, and performance demands—and adjusted as you progress.