Physical Fitness, Nutrition & Mental Wellbeing

What Are you Overlooking?

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Circuit Magazine
April 16, 2022

Most people reading this will be bang in the middle of a long holiday weekend and your fitness goals may, justifiably, be on the back burner while you take some well-earned rest. But what about the rest of the year? Physical fitness is an important topic in our industry and one that, for the most part, is taken very seriously by the majority. Though, that’s not to say we can’t lose sight of our goals, from time to time, or find ourselves in a bit of a training slump. Well, fear not, we’ve got you covered with some fantastic advice and motivation in this week’s edition of On the Circuit.

Let's get into it.

The Circuit Magazine Podcast

Should protectors still aspire to the bodybuilder, powerlifter stereotype? Does having a large frame make you more desirable to clients or will it ultimately hinder your progression in the industry?

On this week's episode of the Short Circuit, Elijah is joined by Levar Adams, CEO and Founder of Defense & Logistics LLC. In this fast-moving and information-packed episode they delve into the role of fitness and nutrition in the security industry, exploring the following topics:

  • Where should EP colleagues go to get advice on fitness?

  • How can protectors train for endurance especially when they are in situ?

  • What is the ideal diet for protectors?

  • What can we learn from bodybuilding regimens?

  • How can protectors avoid eating 'dead food' on the go?

  • Are protein supplements actually doing you harm?

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The Need to Know

A Briton fighting in Ukraine has been captured by Russian troops in the besieged city of Mariupol, according to a statement issued on his behalf. In a messag

North Korean hackers tied to Kim Jong Un were behind a $620million heist on cryptos including Ethereum last month, the U.S. said. The Pyongyang hack helped fund nuclear weapons, they said.

It comes after Imran Khan lost no-confidence vote after weeks of political turmoil. Sharif was one of several key opposition leaders jailed under Khan and he spent eight months behind bars on charges of money laundering before being granted bail in April 2021. Khan is now seeking assurances that he will not find himself imprisoned.

Boris Johnson’s multi-million pound deal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda while their claims are processed has been condemned as “immoral”, “impractical”, and will involve “astronomic” costs.

Five rangers and a soldier have been killed and 10 others wounded in an ambush by unidentified assailants in a northern Benin park, its management said.

A hacking group tied to the Russian government was foiled in its attempt to shut down Ukrainian power infrastructure. The attack is similar to another successful one in 2016.

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From the Pages of the Circuit Magazine

You’ve done the mandatory daily workout, finished in a pool of sweat all chuffed…but what about the rest of the day?

Give or take 8 hours a day for sleeping, that leaves 16 waking hours that require physical activity. In this article, Ryan Naish explains how the “workout” should only be one part of your overall Physical Fitness picture.

Ryan gives us a complete daily breakdown while also distinguishing the differences between training for sport or competition and exercising for health and longevity is of prime importance because they are entirely different practices.

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Situation Report by RANE

Israel's attempts to remain neutral during the Ukraine war may not survive Russian escalation in Ukraine or a new Israeli prime minister in 2023.

Europe: European Commission Says Ruble Gas Payment Mechanism May Violate Sanctions

South Africa: Flooding Kills 253, Shuts Port of Durban

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From the Community

The NYC Subway Incident: If not actively assisting with the incident or attending to casualties, why did people choose to film, or stay in the area (if able to leave)?

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What we're reading

After years of helping folks from the military, law enforcement, emergency services, and federal jobs move into corporate physical security, Carlos Francisco, CPP, has put all that knowledge into this book designed to set up for success in your new career.

Elsewhere, on the circuit

Over 700 security professionals from countries around the world completed this international body armour survey, which was conducted by PPSS Group.

This detailed report on body armour was published with the key objective of improving the safety of security professionals.

Focus On: Russia

One of Vladimir Putin's closest allies warned NATO on Thursday that if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S.-led military alliance then Russia would deploy nuclear weapons and hypersonic missiles in a European exclave.

Could Europe decide that Russian gas isn't worth it? Massacres discovered in occupied towns vacated by the Russians this weekend are driving some in the German, French and Italian governments to consider it. What does that mean? What would it look like if 40% of the continent's gas exports suddenly went away? Emergent Risk International wrote about it in their most recent newsletter.

Final thoughts

If you feel like everything is suddenly more expensive...

That's real. Inflation is at its highest in 40 years and going in one direction. It certainly makes you appreciate free stuff! And, if you want to share that value with someone, please consider forwarding this newsletter to a friend or colleague.

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