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X-mo-1979 said:
How often do you run those kind of distances at your unit? I can make it that long but I don't like to train for them simply because I am prone to running injuries if I start to over do it.
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anyone know what the min. standard is for the beep test?
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Tetris said:
Try a search. Here's what I found by entering MSR Standards: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/69700.0.html
I go to the gym to do just weights 2hrs. a day five days a week. Mon-chest and bi's, Tues-legs, Wed-back and tri's, Thurs-Legs, Fri-chest and bi's. Core is everyday after weights. I try and run 5.5km 3-5 times a week outside cause i hate the tredmill (something about seeing the time while running makes it feel like your running forever). Weekends off. For people who are struggling at pushups, i gotta a good exersize for you. If you go to the gym with a buddy, after your all done your day of working out (very last thing you do), do a pushup pyramid. Start at 15 pushups. Once you've done 15, your buddy does 15, when hes done his 15, you do 14, then he does 14 etc. until you reach zero. It comes out to 120 pushups. If you can't do the 15 pyramid, start at 10, or 8, whatever your limit is. It is very true that pushups and pullups are the best workouts for your upper body. I work out with my cousin who plays hockey in the WHL, and he has amazing workout programs, so if anyone would like one just pm me. There not for the faint hearted ill tell you that much 
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PMedMoe said:
That doesnt seem like very much...meh whatever one less thing i have to worry bout'. thanks
-cheers
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For me I do weights 4-5 times a week for an hour or two at a time (rotate between upper body to lower body/back) and along with cardio 2-5 times a week, lately since things got really held up with my application I'm just doing a few runs a week to make sure I don't get too far down cardio-wise. Once I finally get merit listed I'll start up running daily again, although even now I'd say I'm pretty fine.
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Free weights are the only way to go I've found. The problem with most machines is the back support they give you. You can gain mass but not stability. How often in real situations do you have a convenient padded board to rest your back on? Its not just about getting stronger its about being able to balance that weight as well.
I've found the best thing to do for arms and chest is pushups (go figure looks like the CF are onto something right?
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Situps for the abs
Running for core strength.
And just various low/high weight free weights to target small muscles in the arms or legs.
It gets boring just doing those exercises, but the results are the best, and you don't run the risk of hurting yourself doing something you are uncomfortable with.
I've found the best thing to do for arms and chest is pushups (go figure looks like the CF are onto something right?
)Situps for the abs
Running for core strength.
And just various low/high weight free weights to target small muscles in the arms or legs.
It gets boring just doing those exercises, but the results are the best, and you don't run the risk of hurting yourself doing something you are uncomfortable with.
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X-mo-1979 said:
Any time your not in the gym lets say. Machines let you use your back for support, and therefore your body's balance suffers . How often are you ever actually going to lift something heavy while leaning against a wall? Just my two cents.
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