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Hi Rob,
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Good Evevening, I’m requesting some info about your programs.
Im a Marines and I’m trying to get in better shape. wondering what you guys can recommend.
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In my youth I was a very capable athlete and Marine. After years of being at a desk, raising children and neglecting my fitness, I’m 49 years old and 350 pounds. At 6′-5″ and being very mobile for a guy my size, I’ve rationalized my condition for quite some time. I realize I have to unf**k myself something serious if I want to live very long.
My son used your OCS program and was very impressed with it, so I wanted to reach out to you for some guidance. Since my old standard of running is out until I’m much lighter (and I have an arthritic left knee from injury and the weight), I’m looking for a beginning program to get me started without hurting myself, and to continue until I’m truly fit. Do you have an existing program that would be appropriate? Thanks.
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Rob, I have been reading up on your LE training plans and have a question. Is there any distance running involved in these plans or is most of the running just short distance sprint work? The reason I ask is my agency still has a 1.5 mile run in our annual PFT. Would these plans still prepare me to run this? Thanks
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I am going into marine boot camp in October and was wondering what is the best plan for me? I started working out in December 2016 just a few times a week and also never really do a lot of cardio
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Coach Rob. I’m set to start the Greek Hero training packet next week, but I had a question regarding the Tac SEPA portion of the plans. The gym I work out at is limited in regards to space and equipment so I doubt I would be able to do the Tac SEPA sessions as designed and was looking for a recommended sub. My running ability is not where I want it to be at the moment so I was thinking of subbing a moderate paced 30 minute run. Would this be acceptable or would you suggest something else?
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Coach Shaul,
I have used your theories and programs and have great results. I am just coming off the grind of a grad school/ Army ROTC semester schedule and have suffered a little bit with overall strength, but have vastly in improved in my running and rucking because that has been my focus due to time constraints.
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I will be attending Advanced Camp this summer. There is a 12 mile ruck (speed ruck with 35lbs.) and APFT test directly after we get back from a 14 day FTX. I’m sure my body will be pretty worn down and would like to MAX the APFT and complete the ruck under 3 hrs for Recondo purposes. Obviously in the field I wont be doing much working out, besides push ups and situps. With all of this in mind, which plan would you suggest to help me prepare for worn down APFT/Ruck assessment and strength work?
A couple benchmarks for you to help gauge the type of shape I am in and direct me to which plan may be best:
6 miles unloaded run in 42 minutes (7 min/mile pace)
12 Mile speed ruck 35 lbs: 2 hrs. 3 mins
12 Mile Tactical Ruck, (FLC, rifle, water, kevlar, etc) 60+ lbs. 2 hr 58 minutes.
300 APFT
After looking through some of the plans I came up with the Mil Athlete Endurance Cycle supplemented with some weightroom days, Gratitude, and Ulysses; but you are the expert.
Thanks for your time,
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Hello Ro, I recently got the SWAT Selection program and I had a few questions about the first week training program:
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Can you please point me towards your experienced workout plans (military or similar) that do not require barbells or CF gym? I do have KB’s, DB’s, sandbags, weight vest, ruck, etc. thank you
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Good evening,
I am a Cadet at West Point who is cross commissioning into the Marine Corps. I have 15 weeks until I report for TBS (West Point validates OCS – lucky me) and have had great success with MTI plans in the past. I just completed the Sandhurst competition, where the squad I lead (USMA Black – our first West Point “all-star” team) actually won. To prep for that we’ve been rucking and running distance all spring and winter. I definitely feel like I built up a strong rucking chassis and given the results of the competition, am in good shape. I’ve never been a big lifter, so I think now is a good time to focus on some gains on the barbell before getting back into the ruck game. I also think building some strength would help me stay injury free and generally healthier through TBS. My thought is I will hit Rat 6 and then go onto the Valor program leading up to my report date. Thoughts?
Thank you!
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Hello, I will be attending West Point next year. I am trying to be in the best physical shape that I can be by the time I get there, so I started to look at your military fitness plans. I wanted to get your opinion on which fitness plan would best fit someone training for West Point/ Army. I am already in pretty good shape, but I could always get better. I thought the APFT plan looked pretty good but just wanted to get your opinion, as well. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!
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Sir, I am considering purchasing the Air Assault Training Plan to prepare to attend Air Assault School in June/July. I have a few questions about the training plan: How is it delivered? Are there videos or descriptions of the specific exercises/stretches? Is 6 weeks the minimum train-up or could the program be completed in an shorter period of time?
Thanks for your assistance.
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About the grunt pt program. What is the consensus on additional cardio? Is the run and ruck days enough to improve running or should one add some additional runs in the AM or PM of the strength and work capacity days
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Hi, I was recently tasked with creating the PT program for my platoon up until deployment, and heard that this company works with active duty soldiers on the payment plans. I just wanted to touch base and see if there was anything that you could help me with or point me in the direction of.
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Sir,
Just a little curious. Is Grunt PT just one cycle (Michael) or are there others that will appear/be added later.
Very Respectfully,
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Hi there,
I’m purchasing a weight vest for husband (firefighter and climber who follows your programming). What would be the most useful weight for me to get for him?
Thanks,
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Hi Coach,
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I’m a snowboarder and have used several of your plans over the years (monster factory, preseason dryland, in season ski maintenance). These plans have served me well. But I’ve always wondered if you modify or add any snowboard specific exercises to your plans. I know your snowboard athletes train alongside the skiers, but I’m wondering if over the years you’ve identified any training modifications for the snowboarders. Thanks,
Jill
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Nothing stands out but I always re-evaluate our programming between seasons and generally update our ski-specific programming in the summer.
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Good morning,
My wife is looking for a weight reduction program. Is that something that you offer. She is very active and attends group classes at our gym, as well as working out with me about 4 days a week. She also eats a very healthy. Her favorite meal is a huge green leafy Salad which she complements with protein. For all her activity she feels she should have better results . I don’t want her to lose her motivation, so I popping a flare for help.
Thank you
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