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.
FOUNDATIONAL STRENGTH FOR EVERYDAY PERFORMANCE.
These programs are built to forge well-rounded, no-BS fitness through hard strength work, conditioning, and movement that actually carries over. Whether you're starting from scratch or laying down a base before leveling up into something more specialized, Foundations and Big 3 are designed to make you stronger, tougher, and more capable—day in and day out.
DHA FOUNDATIONS
Start your fitness journey with confidence and consistency. This 12‑week beginner strength and conditioning program is designed for individuals with minimal or no exercise experience who want to build muscle, improve body composition, enhance cardiovascular health, and learn safe, effective gym technique.
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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.