Physical Training

[abnk]

Originally Posted by Shay VanVlymen

I always enjoy seeing people take responsibility for their futures.

There are some very stocked-up members on this forum. Preps are good. Having guns, ammo, gas, rice, water, med supplies, BOBs, knives, blankets.... All good.

BUT how many of you have stockpiled training? How many of you have invested in the most important item for SHTF......YOURSELF?

My second point is to get in shape. Healthy people survive stressful situations better. They are able to endure more physical and mental hardship and resist or recover from disease more easily. There are plenty of benefits from daily exercise and a good diet that will be noticeable even if shit never does hit the fan.

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In addition to fiscal preparedness, many underestimate physical preparedness. I find the above quotation an excellent reminder of the latter.

With that in mind, I'm starting this thread for members to set goals and objectives, assist one-another with workout plans, post updates of their advancement, etc.

I know, I have been slacking lately. Due to degenerative joint disease in both knees and a bum shoulder, I discontinued most of physical training and subsequently lost about 30 lbs in just several months. Now, I am trying to slowly get back in the game.

I'm sure there are much more knowledgeable people on the subject than me on this forum, but I may be able to help with any questions about devising a plan. In the Army, I had the additional duties of the Training NCO and Special Population PT instructor. I was also studying for Physical Trainer certification exam, but never finished due to my life taking another direction.

[abnk]

I'll start:

Goal - Complete 5K race in Fishers, one month from now, without causing further injuries to my knees.

Plan:
First week - 1 mile every other day
Second week - 2 miles every other day
Third Week - 3 miles every other day
Forth Week - 3.5 miles every other day
Between running days, muscular strength exercises for legs, abs, and lower back.

For a short-to-medium distance race such as this, I would normally incorporate 400-800 sprints in my routine, but since I have not run in over a year and due to my bad knees, I want to minimize risk of further injury.

Updates:
First day - Completed 1.25 miles in 8 minutes.

[jontheturboguy]

Thats great progress! Thats really haulin some major @$$. :-)

On a side note - do you know where I can get some custom insoles made?

[Disposable Heart]

Every other day, run 5 miles in the morning with BOB, including weight for ammunition, weighted item in holster, weighted capped PVC tube with sling for rifle simluation.

Everyday (except weekends): Gym, but not for size. I look at what chimps/apes do for "play". I do alot of compound exercises, supersets (for muscle endurance). Trying to go for the Jack Lalane body (tighter than sin, high efficiency muscle tissue).

ABNK: Good luck on the running! You schedule looks great, alot like those in the running rags one sees everywhere. Yours looks more intuitive for the first week though (which is great!)

Another great exercise (when grouped into the regular stuff) is taking the exercise tubes at home, looping it over your rifle and the other end on your foot, doing bearing drills, then drills without the tube (so that your muscle memory doesnt "overshoot" the target) and you will notice some real results!

Jon: Used to be, a good shoe store (smaller mom and pop business) would do it, but there arent too many of those around. Ask a pediatrist (spelling?) if they know local stuff (they should, its their job!), plus advice should be free.

[abnk]

I assume you're asking about running shoes? There is a running store in Fishers by I-69 and 116th. They film and evaluate your running for pronation or supination so they should be able to accomodate you or at least point you in the right direction.

There is also a place called Good Feet in Greenwood that specializes in insoles , but I have no personal experience with them.

[abnk]

Originally Posted by Disposable Heart

Every other day, run 5 miles in the morning with BOB, including weight for ammunition, weighted item in holster, weighted capped PVC tube with sling for rifle simluation.

What's the total weight?

[Disposable Heart]

With my "expeditionary pack" , it gets around 65 lbs. It used to be 90, but alot of stuff got tossed overboard. My side bag set up is very light (but I dont run with it often b/c it would deintensify my training), but once amonth I run with it as it has a different balance. That bag weight about 45 lbs (including several of the tools, such as the 9lb sledge, etc..).

Maybe I dont understand the "gravity" of the situation? Couldn't resist!

[Fenway]

Good thread. I'll be following this one and contributing soon!

[obijohn]

i told my doctor that i did a pushup. he replied "...you didn't do a whole one, did you?..." hehe.

[flagtag]

Originally Posted by obijohn

i told my doctor that i did a pushup. he replied "...you didn't do a whole one, did you?..." hehe.