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I would have to completely disagree with you.  Evaluators are mandated to inform test participants of the CF minimum standards based on age and sex (or for specialty tests).  Too not provide this information is a disservice.  If PSP staff told participants to "run as long as you can and we'll...

Its too bad we couldn't have one of these politicians against spending make an emergency landing in the middle of NWT.  I'm sure the time they spend waiting for SAR pers to fly up from Trenton, would be enough for them to think of better ways to spend that cash.

It is unfortunate that the EXPRES test/20 MSR get such a bad reputation as a fitness evaluation.  The reality is that it is a very good general fitness test (It is not a specific test like the BFT).  Consider the following: 1)  The 20MSR is a measure of VO2 max.  VO2 max is the maximum amount...

I think you hit the nail on the head here.

I'm glad you mentioned this.  Obviously a common navy problem.  It just takes some creativity.  Consider the following: Chin-up bar--> any railing, platform edge, top of door, overhead bar, etc. (chin-ups, pull-ups, leg raises, etc) Edge of a bunk/bench-->tricep dips, step ups, knees up...

It is important for us to remember that physical fitness is an individuals soldiers responsibility.  It is not a soldiers right, it is an expectation.  The CF is not some government funded program designed to make Canadians Fit.  It is an organization that takes mentally and physically capable...

MJP, Valid point.  I can understand your perspective.

CF Pers need to be on duty to conduct a CF ExPres test.  If you're on any kind of leave, you're not on duty and therefore, can not test.

MJP, The short answer is yes I did consult VA.  What they say is each case is individually assessed and a lot of factors are considered.  With that being said,  CF approve activity is seen more positively and unapproved activity is less favourable.  If you reference the language I used, the...

This is good stuff.  The CF is following a similar method and re-evaluating a common task fitness eval. for all elements.

All, It is very important to consider the specificity of training principle when deciding what to incorperate into your training.  As we know, improvements in fitness are highly specific to the training style.  We also need to clarify some definitions as it seems that there is some confusion...

This is solid advice.  It doesn't really matter what treatment you receive if you continue to stress the Plantar Fascia with daily activity.

100% guarantee that the blood pressure cuff is not accurate.  Check it again on a different device.

PSP Fitness staff are authorized to conduct your fitness tests as long as you Blood Pressure is less than, or equal to 150/100 mmHg

Chrism, With scoliosis you will have to be extra diligent and perhaps seek proper guidance when conducting resistance training.  You are at a higher risk than the average person.

I forgot to mention before that AFTA's will be subject matter experts within their unit in conjunction with local PSP staff.  Those who do not have the BFTA/AFTA designation should, without a doubt, take the 3 day long user clinic to properly introduce/develop the dynamic movements within the...

First off I would like to address ArmyRick, 1) In 2006 Dr. Howard A. Wenger, PhD, did a full analysis on the whole Crossfit(tm) system of training and determined a number of things.  First there were many aspects of the Crossfit(tm) system that are beneficial soldiers across many different...

Neo, The 75 kg grip strength standard is a combined score, so it would be on average 37-38kg per hand.  It is measures the squeezing pressure of the muscles of the hand and forearm.  It has nothing to do with pull-ups or body weight.

Hambo, Let me be very clear.  The AFTA course is NOT Crossfit.  It is a course that is designed for the military with military fitness in mind.  It is based off of Tactical Athlete training (which is similar to crossfit), but emphasizes the safety aspects.  It includes olympic weight lifting...

Its the Canadian way.  We don't need it until "we could have used it".