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Tactical operator carrying injured person through smoke – symbolising real-world readiness beyond age or gender.

The Battlefield Doesn’t Care About Your Age or Gender

May 28, 20251 min read

When it comes to passing a fitness test, the standards might adjust for age or gender.
But in the real world—on the job or in the field—those adjustments don’t exist.

Fire doesn’t care how old you are.
A non-compliant arrest won’t go easier because you’re younger or older, male or female.
And in a combat zone, the mission is the same for everyone.

You either get it done, or you don’t.


Minimum Standards Aren’t the Goal

Hitting the bare minimum might get you through the door.
But that’s not the same as being ready.

Real readiness shows up when the pressure’s on.
When you’re tired. When things go sideways.
When there’s no one else to rely on but you.


Train for the Mission

This is the mindset that separates applicants from professionals.
You’re not training for a test.
You’re training for the job. For the responsibility. For the people who’ll count on you.

You don’t rise to the occasion—you fall back on your training. So train like it matters.


Step Up. Lead From the Front.

When you’re stronger, fitter, and mentally tougher than the minimum requires, you become the person others can count on—no matter what the situation demands.


Ready to Train Like It Matters?

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Structured strength and conditioning.
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Training that builds confidence, capability, and grit.

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Coach Brodie

Coach Brodie, founder of Outperform Fitness, is a highly skilled Strength and Conditioning Coach with a focus on tactical fitness. As a proud Army veteran, he brings over a decade of invaluable experience in strength and conditioning to empower individuals in reaching their peak performance.

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