Doctrine
The foundational principles and operational parameters for the Tactical Athlete program.
Mission Critical Directives
Mastery of these concepts is non-negotiable for successful execution.
This section provides the definitive operational parameters for logging workout intensity. This is not subjective. It is a core component of auto-regulation and ensuring the correct stimulus is applied for mission success.
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) & RIR (Reps in Reserve)
RPE is a 1-10 scale measuring the intensity of effort. RIR is its objective counterpart—the number of reps you had left before absolute failure. You will log your top sets using this scale.
- RPE 10 / 0 RIR: Absolute Failure. You could not have done another rep.
- RPE 9 / 1 RIR: You had exactly one more rep in the tank.
- RPE 8 / 2 RIR: You had two more reps in the tank.
- RPE 7 / 3 RIR: You had three more reps in the tank.
- RPE 6 / 4 RIR: Four reps left. Used for lighter, speed-focused work.
- RPE 5 and below: Warm-up or recovery effort.
The 4 Pillars of Tactical Fitness
The core physical domains we train to build a combat-effective operator.