INTERVIEW: "The tactical athlete" with Niklas Voß

Christmas cookies? That has an impact on us when we train consistently. "The Tactical Athlete" is the book by Niklas Voß and gives you basic tips for your training.

SPARTANAT: Niklas, congratulations, your book "The Tactical Athlete" is here. Who is it written for?

Niklas Voß: For all emergency forces, and those who want to become one. The book is the ideal introduction to the topic of tactical fitness, as most people feel quite overwhelmed by it at the beginning. We provide a guideline and a training plan to prepare for a position in the police, military, or fire department.

SPARTANAT: "Tactical" can quickly mean something today. What distinguishes the "Tactical Athlete" from the ordinary?

The tactical athlete does not train for looks like traditional strength athletes, but for increased performance in the field. We want to train functionally by simulating movements from the field in training to improve. That distinguishes us from the ordinary. For us, fitness is a basic requirement and a personal demand to fulfill our job.

SPARTANAT: What are the three key messages you want to give to the readers?

- Fitness is your life insurance, also for your comrades, colleagues, and those under your protection.

- It is more important to do something and follow through, rather than do everything perfectly. Especially at the beginning.

- Fitness is the foundation of all activities as a tactical athlete. If you are not fit, you lack the basis for everything else.

"THE TACTICAL ATHLETE" by Niklas Voß, SPARTANAT Black Book 6, pocket-sized paperback, 160 pages, Euro 14.90