QUESTION Hi Rob, I am attempting the Liberty Ridge on Mt. Rainer in a little less than 4 months. I am an avid cross-fitter and have a decent amount of mountaineering and snow travel experience. I was wondering which one of your training plans you would suggest for this semi-technical "big" mountain route? […]
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-02-20
QUESTION I was informed of both your mountain/military athlete programs by someone I briefly worked with. I am a Army veteran, Calvary Scout, of six years with two tours in Iraq and now a wildland firefighter. I plan to apply for a increasingly rigorous position (smokejumper) in the 2015 season. The job will require a […]
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QUESTION Hello Mr. Shaul hope everything is well. Couple of months ago I purchased your Patrol officer Program. The training was going great, until a low back injury has set me back during Back Squats. However, to keep my training on track I have been using bodyweight exercises instead, mainly from your Bodyweight Program, which […]
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-02-14
QUESTION Rob, I'm currently in the process of joining the british infantry. The fitness tests are a 1.5 Mile run in 12.00 (Currently running a 10.09), a 20KG Jerry Can 150m walk and a 40KG powerbag (Like a sandbag with handle straps) lift to 1.45m I'm already comfortably in the time for the […]
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-02-08
QUESTION Rob, I found your web site while doing some research on fitness programs. Let me explain; I am a 58 year old High school P.E. teacher/wrestling, golf coach. I WAS in shape about two years ago. But for too many bad reasons I have not worked out. I am 6'2 240 pounds, 38" waist.resting heart rate […]
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-02-04
QUESTION Rob, I just started your Operator Sessions recently and was using the CrossFit gym I'm a member of as my training location. I thought I had been cleared to go ahead and start using your programming there, but I'm catching BS from people and am weighing my options now. Do you have […]
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-02-01
************************* QUESTION Rob, I'm currently half-way through your Rat 6 program. My Week 5 1RMs were all ~13-24% higher than Week 1 across the board for all 6 lifts! I've been using your programming on and off for about 2 years now so I wasn't shocked at the efficacy, but I have to admit […]
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-01-28
QUESTION Good Afternoon! Quick question if you don't mind as it seems my Doc and physical therapist don't really be of much help – I understand you can't give me medical advice, I'm just a bit frustrated and am hoping this purchase will be helpful. I'm a broadcast engineer in live sports and […]
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-01-20
QUESTION Hi Rob, I live in a remote community in northern Canada, there is no gym, although there is a school gymnasium available for use with a chin up bar. My colleague is in a remote community in the southern States, with access to a beach. We're starting training for an event […]
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-01-13
*********************** QUESTION Rob, Great site, been following you off and on for awhile. Would like your suggestions on a proper program or programs. I'm 38 years old, 5'11" 188lbs, a father of two, a corrections officer and a tactical officer on the Emergency Response Team. I've been doing traditional martial arts for 20 years […]