Army SF Fitness + Sports Training???
November 6, 2008 by Stew Smith
Future SF / Ranger also plays sports - how do you mix both SF training with sports training???
Stew - I have looked through and even bought books by you for training but always been in somewhat of a difficult situation with the type of training required for military and the sports training I need to have to compete.
What would you suggest as best way to incorporate the fitness and strength I need to have for special forces or rangers type training that I will need to be able to build upon over next 6-8 months and those of playing rugby which requires speed, endurance to tackle and get right back up and continue running and a lot of strength similar to that of football / soccer players?
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Funny you should ask - I played rugby in college at Naval Academy for 4 yrs and a bit after on a few Navy select teams as well. All the while I trained for SEAL training...
I would break up my workouts like this:
1 - AM - I got my swimming / rucking / running in with some PT thrown in 3-4 days a week...usually a big workout on non-game day Saturdays that lasted a few hours.
2 - PM - I did rugby practice then a quick weight lift to break up soreness of bruises after practice
this worked well and we had 4 guys from my team all make it thru SEAL training...
Let me know and I can help you organize your training. The Ranger / SF workout works well...perhaps mixed with a weight routine in the evenings.
I would eat very well as you are burning calories but this type of all day training is good for Ranger prep where 20 hour days are the norm. BUT rest is important too - do not do this 6-7 days a week - 3-4 days a week is plenty.
Stew Smith CSCS
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