I've never actually looked up what R.O.T.C. meant, the Reserve Officers' Training Corps apparently, but it was always clear to me what it was about. It was a combination of education and military training. I've never really liked the idea, and it wasn't until yesterday that I had some insight into why. I'm in the … Continue reading Running, Building a Base and R.O.T.C.
Tag: physical fitness
Jumping Rope, 2021
I've done a bit of a trial of jumping rope for the last 2 months. I've decided that in the new year, it is worth trying to develop a consistent practice. Based on these two months, these are my equipment suggestions and the training program I've come up with. Equipment A jump rope, Wirecutter recommends … Continue reading Jumping Rope, 2021
Minimal Physical Fitness Standard: Four Flights of Stairs in One Minute
"Climbing four flights of stairs in less than a minute indicates good heart health..."The stairs test is an easy way to check your heart health," said study author Dr. Jesús Peteiro, a cardiologist at University Hospital A Coruña, Spain. "If it takes you more than one-and-a-half minutes to ascend four flights of stairs, your health … Continue reading Minimal Physical Fitness Standard: Four Flights of Stairs in One Minute
Army Fit
I've argued before about the value of a periodic fitness test. These are the current United States Army standards, perfect and passing, for each exercise, courtesy of Outside Magazine. Deadlift Lift the heaviest weight you can three times. Max (100 points): 340 poundsPass (70 points): 180 pounds Power Throw Launch a ten-pound medicine ball over your head … Continue reading Army Fit
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