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HEALTH & WELLNESS Macebell training: keeping you strong and safe in the street For centuries, warriors have used some type of mace in field training, swinging heavy objects to build strength and conditioning. It was this type of functional training that perfectly prepared them for the battlefield. Today’s law enforcement officers, modern-day warriors in their own right, face more dangers than ever before – not just in the street, but through the DANIEL RAMSAY damaging effects stress has on their bodies. A shortened life expectancy among law enforcement professionals has become a well-documented fact, revealing shocking statistics. Over the past 10 years, we have seen advances in fitness with a focus on a more functional approach to the daily