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by LongShot1972
Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: Cardio Training
Topic: What is going on with run time?
Replies: 9
Views: 4732

Hi, you said earlier that you are running then on your off days you do the elyptical. Perhaps your off days should be strickly anaerobic or rest and you would have better recovery and thus show better times? Also, you are eating calorie rich foods, so do some calculations and check your intake, per...
by LongShot1972
Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:15 am
Forum: Cardio Training
Topic: What is going on with run time?
Replies: 9
Views: 4732

I take it your shooting for a 290 to 300 on the APFT. What are you trying for? 18x option or RIP. If your going Combat Arms or even Airborn, Include Pullups in your work out. They require it. Also get your swimming going for RIP or SF Selection. Just remember for the Strength part, Army is more Musc...
by LongShot1972
Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: Cardio Training
Topic: What is going on with run time?
Replies: 9
Views: 4732

This is from a Military site that I visit. Maybe this can help you out some. APFT Improvement Push-up and sit-up improvement- Find the maximum number of repetitions, that you are able to perform in one minute for push-ups and sit-ups. Do this once a week. Once you find your max, subtract ten. Three ...
by LongShot1972
Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: Cardio Training
Topic: Biking
Replies: 0
Views: 2090

Biking

I am starting up weight loss / Getting fit for the Army routine. About a yaer ago I was vamping up for the same thing but during running phases I got Runners knee which put off any cardio for 6 weeks. That sucked and changes in life held back goal of rejoining. I am back into that mode and want it b...