Question And Answer

QUESTION I would like to pass the FBI Physical Fitness Test in 4-5 months and I already have the MTN Tactical subscription for it. Should I wear a weight vest while running and doing the push ups and sit ups? If so, how often? My weight vest is 10-12 lbs. Thank you for your time. […]

QUESTION I am getting set to tryout for HRT in March, so I have time. Unfortunately, I just had surgery yesterday so I am out of anything /everything for six weeks. So, I am taking this time to plan/get ahead in other ways. I have the prescribed training plans provided by my organization, which are […]

QUESTION I am a Cadet at West Point. I am sending you this email because I would like your help/opinion on what plan is best for me. I am 20 years old, 6’2″, and 180 lbs. I’m pretty lean and I want to put on some muscle and bulk up a little bit. I was thinking of doing […]

QUESTION I recently purchased the USAF PFT plan; loving it so far. My training focus is to meet & exceed USAF PFT standards so I can put myself forward as a good candidate for my state air national guard unit. Since everything is on pause thanks to COVID, I have much longer than 6 weeks […]

QUESTION I am Active Duty Air Force and have started the USAF PT test program on your site, however I have more than 6 weeks until my test.  I have between 4 and 6 months to prepare.  My current 1.5 mile run time is 14 minutes 6 seconds and I am 24 years old.  I […]

QUESTION I have lighter and heavier kb’s but not the prescribed weights.  Covid has made it difficult to find anything.  Go heavier and get less reps or go lighter and get more?  Last week I just split the rounds and did heavy first. Thanks. ANSWER Go heavier and cut reps as needed. – Rob QUESTION […]

QUESTION I’ve been a member on and off since 2012. I am currently on recruiting duty but my job in the Marines is Artillery. My main focus on my body is my “COMBAT CHASIS” and loved the shape you put me in when I first started. I feel like through the years the workouts have […]

QUESTION I’m reaching out for some guidance on which training program to follow based on my current objectives. I’m about to start language in the SF Q-Course, so I’ll have proper time to train. I’m looking for a program that is endurance focused (like borderline ultramarathon level), but also has some strength progression (weights and […]

QUESTION I am training to be a USAF Operator. I have come a long way, but my fitness level is still average. I recently took a PAST test and was able to hit a little above the mins for push ups and situps, but I failed the pull ups by four, and the 1.5 mile run by […]

QUESTION I stumbled across your website while searching for workouts to better prepare me for the Georgia Smoke Divers class. I am very impressed with how each of your training plans are geared towards a certain discipline or an athletes needs. I’ve been a fireman for 7 years and consider myself to be in decent […]