Absolutely. In the gym we do high‑intensity intervals, shock loads, and sudden changes in direction – exactly what a soldier faces when fire breaks out. The mental drill? Same. We force athletes to stay focused while pain spikes, just like a commando has to keep a clear head when the enemy hits. Both worlds rely on repetition, pressure, and a refusal to quit. If you can keep a body and mind in that state, the soldier stays sharp, the athlete stays fierce.