Recent content by Chilme

Both of those are spot on.  I forgot about Shake Hands With The Devil.

After reading this, I realized I have some movie watching to do. Big fan of The Green Berets with John Wayne.

Stacked.  I'm glad you found it helpful.  There are alot of resources out there that are grossly under used.

Hello, I have put together a site that organizes all the available physical fitness resources.  Likely most of the info is not new, but I know one must search in many directions to find it.  It is my hope that people find everything they need here and possibly more.  It includes the following...

Here's a start: Effective April 1, 2007, a pharmacist enrolling as a “Direct Entry Officer” may be offered a recruiting allowance of up to $50,000 depending on the difference between the number of existing trained military pharmacists and the desired number. The amount will be set out in the...

Nice work NS.  I would recommend keeping up and muscular routine.  You don't want to fall off there, and it is a great way to burn calories above and beyond the running.  o you have any other equipment beyond the treadmill?

For your EXPRES test the protocols indicate that some will be holding the feet for the test.  If no one is available (or not able) to hold the feet, a low bar to anchor the feet is acceptable. More info on the CF EXPRES test...

The site is still in its construction phase.  It will be fully operational this summer.

Check out the link below for complete and up to date info on Canadian Forces Fire Fighter Fitness. http://canadianmilitaryandefence.blogspot.com/2011/03/canadian-forces-fire-fighter-physical.html Includes info on Pre-Entry Fitness testing (2nd edition updates) and info on the Fire Fighter...

I don't really know what your program is based on that description.

There is a basic Physical fitness orientation that you will be taken through.  Weight training is part of it.

I think this may be one of those useless studies where correlation does not equal causation.

Has anyone put any serious miles on the VFF?  I have only heard from users that have less than a year/1 season on them.  I'm curious about long term use.

Thanks for the heads up.  Adjustment made.

Go here: http://canadianmilitaryandefence.blogspot.com/2011/03/canadian-forces-expres-test.html to learn about the minimum standards for the Canadian Forces fitness test.  Make sure you are squared away with all the components.  I would suggest reviewing the link there to the "Operations Manual"...