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- September 15th, 2010, 1:40 pm
- Forum: About Army Physical Training
- Topic: Roadmarching Practice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9028
Re: Roadmarching Practice
Quick question in regards to rucking. I currently own an adjustable weighted vest that goes up to 50 lbs and evenly distributes the weight around the front and back bearing the majority of the load on my core muscles instead of my back. Would you Rangers advise against training with the vest? I'm ...
- September 14th, 2010, 6:06 pm
- Forum: Introduction Archive
- Topic: Introduction - Jim
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1402
Re: Introduction - Jim
Thanks for the welcomes Ranger Bill and Ranger al_2ndWolfhounds!
I had my first appointment with Sgt 1st Class Toomer today at the recruiting office, which all-in-all was a success. He provided a few bits of information that were new to me and seemed like a straight forward and honest recruiter. I ...
I had my first appointment with Sgt 1st Class Toomer today at the recruiting office, which all-in-all was a success. He provided a few bits of information that were new to me and seemed like a straight forward and honest recruiter. I ...
- September 9th, 2010, 1:06 pm
- Forum: About Army Physical Training
- Topic: Hardest most insane 2 week work out ever! help!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5346
Re: Hardest most insane 2 week work out ever! help!
Your body uses soreness as an indicator to let you know it has experienced an unexpected muscular trauma, which in this case is completing your first workouts. Completing these workouts breaks down your muscle tissue and the body responds to this as a threat. The body adapts and builds muscle fiber ...
- August 31st, 2010, 12:11 pm
- Forum: About Army Physical Training
- Topic: Stupid PT
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7009
Re: Stupid PT
NotQuitting, I'm not a Ranger but I have run cross-country for a good part of my life and am familiar with running.
Depending on your time frame a good way to improve your endurance is to build-up mileage through a variety of workouts each week. I usually look to increase my mileage total per week ...
Depending on your time frame a good way to improve your endurance is to build-up mileage through a variety of workouts each week. I usually look to increase my mileage total per week ...
- August 31st, 2010, 10:10 am
- Forum: Introduction Archive
- Topic: Introduction - Jim
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1402
Introduction - Jim
Hello, my name is Jim and I'm 23 years old with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration currently working for Marriott International. I'm one month away from paying off my private plan student loans and plan on contacting an Army recruiter to enlist with an 18X Special Forces contract ...