![]() ![]() The best way, by far, I have found to do that is a program based on the 7 Primal Movements. Your body needs to be strong in every direction and every movement. Strength: having a well-rounded, progressive strength program is ESSENTIAL. There is benefit to running longer distances occasionally (once per week or so), but if it gets in the way of higher pay off training such as 4/-5 minute higher intensity intervals you are missing out. You are simply building the wrong energy system (a complex topic that we will not dive into here, but if you want more information check out the Leo Fitness article series on Energy Systems and How to Train Them). ![]() While this definitely FEELS like you are putting in the work, you are missing the mark. Too often, I see police candidates (regardless of RCMP or municipal forces) training for the POPAT, PARE and SOPAT but running 10km. Training for the POPAT or PARE? Most of your training should then reflect the sub 5 minute time-cap. When this comes to training, you need to take a targeted and intelligent approach.Ĭonditioning: Training for a marathon? Then you need to put in some longer duration work, for sure. It does not want to do any more than necessary and only wants to get good at the things it needs to be good it. At the same time, you need to be agile and conditioned enough to navigate the obstacle course and not burn out before the last lap. You need to be strong enough to conquer the Push/Pull machine, mat jump, stairs and the vault. If we take the POPAT, for instance, you need to be a well-rounded athlete to have a competitive time. It is not rocket science, but understanding the specific demands of your goals will shape your training program. ![]() Prioritize the machine at your disposal (i.e. Go for walks, take the stairs, train hard and recover harder. Instead, start treating yourself like an athlete (which you are). Need to shed some pounds before your test? You have to change the things that got you there (overeating, sedentary lifestyles, poor sleep habits, etc.). If you want to improve your performance you need to change your lifestyle. You can't undo 23 hrs by training 1 hr a day. I CAN SURVIVE ANOTHER WEEK." This is what would keep us alive if we weren't able to find food for a couple days or weeks in years past. Your body isn't thinking "I shouldn't put on any more fat because that can lead to heart disease and I might have a heart attack", instead it is thinking "YES. The problem with these adaptations is that they are short-term thinking, for that sake of short-term survival. ![]()
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