Pararescue Training, anytips????

[robertmmcgrew]

I just got a new client who is getting ready to go into the Air Force and is quiet determined to become one of the elite. He has set his goal on becoming a para rescue and i was wondering I anyone had some advise on what would be good training regiment for this young man who desires to serve his country????

[wtturn]

I just got a new client who is getting ready to go into the Air Force and is quiet determined to become one of the elite. He has set his goal on becoming a para rescue and i was wondering I anyone had some advise on what would be good training regiment for this young man who desires to serve his country????

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[Keyboard]

www.specialtactics.com

A site dedicated (and run by) to PJ's, CCT's and other Elite SOF Units. That site will be a goldmine of information for you in helping your client hit his goals.

[tinyhulk]

Work on his swimming. The land part of PAST test (physical entrance test) is easy. Run, situps, pushups, chin ups, flutter kicks, is based on a point system.But the 20 meter underwater swim is a must pass event. And the 500 meter swim is a pain (at least is was for me, couldn't make it but can't swim for **** anyway)

So i would say cardio and swimming

[robertmmcgrew]

Hey fella, Thanks a bunch, keep um coming!!!!!

[SDFlip]

there's a thread of AF members in the misc and i think there's an actual PJ that posts there from time to time.... post in there

but yeah, lots of swimming and running

[cschluti]

Cardio primarily.
Next: back/abs strength.

Situps/pushups aren't really a concern if you're in overall good shape. You can bang plenty out to pass the test. The real issue (for me) was cardio and more specifically endurance related.

[nscampbell]

The sky is the limit, you can literally push him as hard as you can possibly think of and it will be okay. My brother is in the Air Force and in pararescue, they do some bad ass stuff. He went to the hospital multiple times for training and countless times throwing up, just push him to the point of exhaustion, then, push him further.

[robertmmcgrew]

I do appreciate your input!

[mightyhealthy7]

Awesome

as a personal trainer who is sick of his job and actually chasing the dream to become a PJ here is my advice.

Have him do lots of flutterkicks and bodyweight training. He better have a pair of rocket fins and get him doing 1500m swims under 30 minutes. Running, lifting, running lifting... follow this. The best training for this is very similar to a crossfit workout. Good luck!

[Intuition2018]

there's a thread of AF members in the misc and i think there's an actual PJ that posts there from time to time.... post in there

but yeah, lots of swimming and running

I was wondering if you have the link to where this is? im new to this site. tia