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I am currently about to start the run/ruck training program and i was looking at the workouts like the sandbag getup and good mornings. You have it listed as doing those specifically with a sandbag/backpack. Is there a difference if i did it with a barbell for the good mornings and a kettlebell for the getups?
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I’m planning a CO backcountry elk hunt with three friends in November. They are all out of state and have never been on a backcountry elk hunt. Do you have a physical assessment for backcountry hunting, similar to what you have on the tactical side? I’d like to share this with them to help provide a realistic assessment of where they currently stand and demonstrate the physical realities for this type of hunt. This will help identify any areas of improvement needed and highlight the need for each of them to complete a training program, like your Backcountry Hunting packet in advance of our November hunt.
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I am 35 years old, 190 lbs on the stockier side. I am an e7 in the military as an infantryman and I currently work in federal corrections working on transferring into the USMS. I am looking for a program and came across your programs recommended by a friend of mine. I am looking to get in shape for both my military and law enforcement carrier. Which plan would you recommend for someone like me. I want to loose weight, optimal weight is 175 lbs but I also don’t want to maintain my muscle size. I am currently at a school so my workouts have been limited. I usually workout 4 to 5 days a week when I am home. I’ll have a full gym and my home gym at my disposal. I have just been doing light cardio, and then a generic push, pull weight program. Can you guys help?
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I’m currently being seen for a back injury, and after 1 surgery and years of pain I’ll be undertaking a 2nd surgery and I’m looking to the after.
I’m looking for training that I can undertake post surgery that will take my fitness from zero to hero levels and also aid in avoiding future injuries.
I was wondering, in your expert opinion, if any of the programs would be good for a fitness newbie that is literally starting from the beginning.
Any guidance is appreciated, thank you.
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Looking to see if you would be able to create or have something already that would prepare me for competing in the tactical games.
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I’ve been doing your USAF PAST program and have seen great progression on my run and cals, with the exception of push ups. Are there any accessory exercises you’d recommend to help break a push-up plateau?
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I’m going into my second week of the program. My question is, do you advise working out before or after I do my mat training? I train 4-5 times a week for an hour each time in the middle of the day. I’m 57 years old and have had to scale down some of the weights for now.
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I am an over 60 male who enjoys a number of outdoor activities, with whitewater kayaking being the main sport. For preseason prep, would you suggest your preseason plan or your 60+ plan, with a day or two/week of kayak work? Current training consists of 2/week of kettlebell work, one day in climbing gym, and 2-3 days of hiking or indoor aerobic work.
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I’m aiming to be a STO in the Air Force. I’m enlisted and am currently working on my bachelor. Could you lend some thoughts on how I should start, and which programs you would recommend. I’m currently deployed and there are no pools available so for the next couple months I won’t be able to spend time in the water. I’m 20, 5’7, and 130 pounds, not sure if those information were needed but just in case if you needed them.
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I’m training to be a U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer. I’ve been training over the past several months and one of the primary exercises that I must pass in the Navy Physical Screening Test is push-ups, which I am currently having trouble with. I have been doing them consistently I’ve the past several months and have seen little results with respect to the amount I can do in two minutes (30-35). Could this be a programming error, or a strength deficiency, and I was wondering if the push up program that is offered would assist with my results.
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