The military consumes a lot of coffee. It’s been a source of comfort for them for a very long time even if one of the old Army cadences runs like this, “They say that in the Army, the coffee is mighty fine. It looks like muddy water and tastes like turpentine.” Basic rations and coffee must go […]
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SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.26.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.26.2017 Wednesday is a Back and Shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Get an early start and beat the heat today. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.25.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.25.2017 Tuesday means Leg Day at the gym followed by a 5-mile run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a run over varied terrain. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pull-ups […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.24.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.24.2017 The best way to shake those Monday blues is to start a new week right, and we’ll continue with UBRR preparation. Start off with push-ups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before some sprint work on the track. Remember to stay hydrated and mark […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.23.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.23.2017 Sunday morning rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out […]
Sony VR (Virtual Reality) Launches Air Force Special Ops Nightfall
Ever wonder what it is like to launch yourself from an aircraft in flight? Well, if you’re not a paratrooper or a special operations soldier, you can now get the entire virtual reality experience in a new game by Sony. The company has released Air Force Special Ops Nighfall for PlayStation VR. In the new […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.22.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.22.2017 Shoulder and back workout at the gym to start our Saturday and weekend right. Towel pull ups if you have no access to climbing ropes. Followed by a five-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pull downs, […]
Mobility equals Survivability | Can you move with your EDC?
Everyday carry gear needs to be practical, comfortable to carry and able to be retained on the body during physical activity. One way to shake things out is to workout with your EDC gear on your person. If at the end of your workout you have a garage sale of gear lying on the ground […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.18.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.18.2017 Tuesday means Leg Day at the gym followed by sprints to build up some explosion. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by some sprint work. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pull-ups […]
Here’s the workout routine a retired US Navy admiral uses to stay in tip-top shape
Admiral William McRaven, author of “Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe The World,” explains what his daily workout consists of including push-ups, pull-ups and other exercises. Following is a transcript of the video. I’ve got a routine. I do 100 crunches and then I’ll start, I’ve got a push-up routine. […]