Question And Answer

QUESTION Hi Rob, Wondering if the APFT plan is designed for men and women? I saw a sample that says 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, and maybe a 12:00 two-mile (can’t remember exactly). My current score is 295, lacking 5 sit-ups to max. My run is in the low 14’s. I am six months post partum […]

QUESTION i am trying to get in shape for rander school. Is there any guides you guys to get in shape for that K. ANSWER Here K.: http://militaryathlete.com/page.php?page_ID=12&cart_category_ID=53&&cart_ID=60 – Rob *************** QUESTION Rob, First of all, I’d like to thank you. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan and before I came, you sent me your pre-deployment […]

QUESTION Hi Rob,   I’m a new subscriber to Military Athlete and I love it!  Thank you for all you do.  I’ve been doing a lot of reading and I may have more questions than answers, so I’d like to run a few things by you.   I’m 40 years old, 6’ 0” tall,  and […]

QUESTION Rob, Hey man, got a question for ya. Im in the navy currently on Diego garcia. Im 5’10" and about 210. My 1.5 mile run time is around 9:45, max out sit-ups at 105 in 2 minutes, but usually max out at about 65-70 pushups. My max bench is 305, i normally do 245 […]

QUESTION Rob, Been seeing a few posts about recommended weight size. What would you recommend for me? I am 5’6 and about 195# I feel like I am too heavy. My strength is good, runs are decent. Im hitting the 5-miler here around 42min (at 7.5k ASL with hills) What do you think? – M […]

QUESTION Rob, Good morning sir! I have a question about my weight to size ratio and what you would recommend as a remedy and proper weight. So I’m 6’2" and about 188 lbs. I’m a hybrid mesomorph/ectomorph in the sense that my upper body is the meso side and my legs are the skinnier hard […]

QUESTION Mr. Shaul, I’ve recently been turned onto your site, militaryathlete.com, and am pretty impressed at the amount of programs you have set up for the different kinds of athletes. I am 31 yrs. old, former active duty Navy MP from ’03-’07 and am still in the reserves. Currently I am a US Marshal, along […]

QUESTION Rob, I own the Big 24 program but I’m intrigued by the 357 program. Are there any key differences between the two plans other than the length of time to complete? Would you recommend subscribing to Operator Sessions instead of 357? I’m in Afghanistan with a very basic gym set-up. Thanks, – M. ANSWER […]

QUESTION Hi Rob, I am currently in an assignment directly supporting SF, with high physical demands requiring me to keep up with the team guys. I am an avid CrossFitter, but fell off in my training in the past four months due to various training assignments, obligations, etc. I am 69", 170 pounds, and I […]

 QUESTION Just finished 357, made great strength gains (I’m still pretty weak, but I can front-squat my bodyweight of 210 at 6’4" now), which is up from 190. I get commissioned into the USMC and go to TBS on July 9, in between then what would you recommend doing? – T. ANSWER Operator Sessions, T. […]