Physical Fitness (Jogging, Diet, Cardiovascular, and Strength )

[Mdrinka]

So, yesterday morning at the gym I go to, I asked to borrow the hand grip thing to test, and I got more than the army requires. I was really relieved, 35 is really not that much 

 

[saki]

lol thats the spirit, keep up the good work

 

[chappyk]

it would be nice to get my hands on a grip tester.....and for all you guys worrying about age, heck, I am 34 and going to basic training this June and will be training as a Medical Technician.  I only started working out this past January.  Now i do worry a bit about being able to keep up with you young guys, BUT I know I can do it, and will. I have been running mostly every other day, doing my pushups and situps, and figure that as long as i keep it up and do well enough at the mental game I will do fine. Eating properly?? Well um, thats another story.

 

[blacktriangle]

Diet changes alot for me...eat well, and I can run 10km no problem...eat crap and I start feeling it at 5km lol.

 

[chappyk]

10 k?  I hope that I will be able to get to that level some day.  Thats what you get for not being too physically active till the day you decide to join the CF, lol.

 

[AaronDel]

just a quick question i found a bunch of stuff displayed below on a good training schedule but im asking a few questions about it. and this is what i want to do and i want to know if it will get me in good shape and running condition for the BMQ. my current shape is well.. i can do about 30 pushups 100 situps, 7 chin ups and i have not really ran since grade 12 which was like 1 year ago and i have not really ran since then but i was a pretty good run. im 18 around 165 lbs not fat or w/e lool.
Now to the questions below would this be good for BMQ i have 2 months to train and i wonder if i can get very very good results by then.
also it shows only 3 days out of the week are running i mean.. would it be better to just run everyday for 2 months strait or the 3 day per week deal as shown below? also week 3.. what kind of Injury we talking if i do plan on running 3 days a week or 5-6 days a week should i take a week off for w/e reason? hopefully its better to run everyday for 2 momnths which would be like 62 days of strait running without the account of feelin sore and all that.. anyways any suggestions on what i should do with my current condition?
PS: sry for my bad grammar and stuff.. comp took that away lol

Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 2 miles per day, 9:30 or so pace 6 miles/week
Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 2 miles per day, 9:30 or so pace 6 miles/week
Week 3: No running - High risk for injury
Week 4: Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 3 miles per day
Week 5: Monday - 2 mi, Tuesday - 3 mi, Thursday - 4 mi, Friday - 2 mi
Week 6: Monday - 2 mi, Tuesday - 3 mi, Thursday - 4 mi, Friday - 2 mi
Week 7: Monday - 4 mi, Tuesday - 4 mi, Thursday - 5 mi, Friday - 3 mi
Week 8: Monday - 4 mi, Tuesday - 4 mi, Thursday - 5 mi, Friday - 3 mi
Week 9: Monday - 4 mi, Tuesday - 4 mi, Thursday - 5 mi, Friday - 3 mi

PHYSICAL TRAINING SCHEDULE I (Mon/Wed/Fri)

SETS OF REPETITIONS
WEEK #1  : 4X15 PUSHUPS, 4X20 SITUPS, 3X3 PULL UPS
WEEK #2  : 5X20 PUSHUPS, 5X20 SITUPS, 3X3 PULL UPS
WEEK #3,4: 5X25 PUSHUPS, 5X25 SITUPS, 3X4 PULL UPS
WEEK #5,6: 6X25 PUSHUPS, 6X25 SITUPS, 2X8 PULL UPS
WEEK #7,8: 6X30 PUSHUPS, 6X30 SITUPS, 2X10 PULL UPS
WEEK #9  : 6X30 PUSHUPS, 6X30 SITUPS, 3X10 PULL UPS

 

[mml]

Someone said that you dont run the 2.4 when  you go for your ohysical assesment  inseatd you do the step test instead??

Just trying to clarify and get an idea.

 

[chappyk]

they dont do the step test anymore.  When you get to basic, you have to perform the EXPRESS test.  Which is running at different rates of speed between pilons.  Acccording to the CFLRS website, its done on the first Thursday. 

 

[mysteriousmind]

as for Pres summer BMQ, you get it the first days its express test....if you succed, the next day, you get your gear, if you fail...you a returned home and you will recoursed to an other course.


I think its a brilliant way

 

[safeboy43]

as for Pres summer BMQ, you get it the first days its express test....if you succed, the next day, you get your gear, if you fail...you a returned home and you will recoursed to an other course.


I think its a brilliant way

+1 mysteriousmind. It's a much better use of $$$ and time to bring the recruit up to standard if he/she fails the express test as opposed to spending money on the recruiting process and turning them away if they failed the fitness evaluation.

 

[Keebler]

they dont do the step test anymore.  When you get to basic, you have to perform the EXPRESS test.  Which is running at different rates of speed between pilons.  Acccording to the CFLRS website, its done on the first Thursday. 

On the CFLRS site, Week 0 states it is the second day (Tuesday). So i believe you may have been looking at Week 1, which obviously has some errors as it states giving everyone kit before the CF express test.  I have heard from other people who have recently gone through BMQ in St. Jean that it is done on the second day as well, before any kit is issued. Just be prepared to complete the test right away, and if unfit, head to RFT for additional training.

 

[mml]

RFT  for more training ?? Stands for what ?
Recoursed for another course.I am  assuming this means they will put  you in a different unit or division .But I  thought all ROTP training was the same and had the same physical aspects.
So  how would putting you in a different course  be  any different/better??


OK so no step test anymore like it says on the website for joining.... So now (even before you  go to  basic training)you go  hand in your  application,wait for a call and they will step up and interview,aptitude testing,medical testing  and physical testing which includes the grip test,sit ups,push  ups and what else(physically )?


Thanks,

Melanie

 

[Keebler]

RFT is Recruit Fitness Training...basically you have 90days to get in shape with the help of PSP staff. This is for Reg force. Not sure how or if it applies to ROTP!! 

EDIT: spelling of recruit. 

 

[mml]

So  they send you home for 90 days    or you stay there and  they train you....??


So the people that say if you dont pass the express test are incorrect... you stay to see if you can get up to par?

 

[aesop081]

So  they send you home for 90 days    or you stay there and  they train you....??

Ok...this is the part where you use your head.....

The people on RFT couldnt get themselves into shape at home before going to basic....WTF would the military send them back home to try AGAIN to get ready ?

 

[mysteriousmind]

the only thing, that bugs me...and dint take this as whining...

Its more of a questioning then a bug.

If you are returned...how...will you know how to get to that level...I know its a personal meter but...do you have a guide, will they...give you advice.

I know all the information can be found over internet...or over a training specialist. but..not every one knows how to find this info.

 

[mml]

Well  there are  two  different answers ..One person says you get sent home and one doesnt... Sooo



Thanks,

Mel

 

[aesop081]

Well  there are  two  different answers ..One person says you get sent home and one doesnt... Sooo



Thanks,

Mel

YOU DONT GET SENT HOME....YOU GET SENT TO RFT PLATOON UNTIL YOU CAN GET YOUR A** IN SHAPE AND PASS LIKE YOU WERE SUPOSED TO THE FIRST TIME AROUND !!!!

You get 90 days to pass....after that, go work at A&W......

 

[mml]

OMG chill out

 

[Keebler]

Reserve - sent home
Reg Force - RFT platoon
ROTP - NO IDEA

Why does it matter, just get in shape and dont worry about it, if you work at it, you will pass. If your not in shape then its your own fault.