by Calibre Press | Nov 4, 2015 | Health & Wellness, Video
[Publisher’s Note: Fitness is the cornerstone of police work! Whatever you status, you can improve and that’s the intent of this Calibre Press video series with Greg Amundson. Remember: Before altering or beginning a new exercise routine, consult your physician. This...
by Greg Amundson | Apr 28, 2015 | Health & Wellness
Many of the early supporters and proponents for CrossFit were modern day warriors–the men and women who served and protected our nation both domestic and abroad. More often than not, it only took one CrossFit workout to realize the similarity between “fighting...
by Crawford Coates | Mar 2, 2015 | Defensive Tactics, Health & Wellness
Prior to becoming a police officer, I worked in bars. First as a cook, then a bartender, then a manager, I saw a broad spectrum of violence and violent behavior. I learned quickly that the loud troublemaker was not the most dangerous person in the room. Time and...
by Greg Amundson | Feb 24, 2015 | Health & Wellness
In 2004, following three years of dedicated training in CrossFit, I decided to put my fitness to the test and compete in the United States Police and Fire Olympics “TCA” event. “TCA” in 2004 stood for “Toughest Cop Alive”—my kind of competition! (Note: The competition...
by Greg Amundson | Jan 16, 2015 | Health & Wellness
In 2001, I was fresh out of the South Bay (Calif.) Regional Police Academy with my Field Training Officer (FTO) Program behind me. I was ready to hit the street. Or so I thought … Within one week of being a “solo deputy” with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s...