Physical Training Team

Physical fitness is a fundamental bedrock of an effective and cohesive unit. It instills pride, confidence, teamwork, accomplishment, and improves brain function and cardiovascular health. In addition to the basic PT challenges every cadet goes through, those physically adept are pushed closer to their limits. Team members are trained in cardio, strength, and flexibility.

Team Captain

Sgt Cruz, J.

Basics

1 Mile Run

This is a timed event. It's designed to test a cadet's cardio and stamina health.

Pull-ups

This event tests a cadet's upper body strength.

Crunches

This event test's a cadet's core strength.

Push-ups

This event tests a cadet's upper body strength.

Oorah

CrossFit

A form of high intensity interval training intended to improve both strength and cardiovascular health through functional movement.

HITT

Anaerobic exercises involving short explosive physical activity designed to target the cardiovascular system.

Weightlifting

Increase muscle mass and improve body strength.

Isometric

Static exercises intended to improve strength and muscle stabilization.

Knowledge & Injury Prevention

Nutrition

Designed to assist cadets in choosing the right foods for their health goals.

Flexibility

Stretching keeps the muscles healthy, lowers injury, increases blood flow, improves joint movement, and promotes full range of motion.

Dynamic Warmup

Movement-based stretching designed to prepare the muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues for core exercises.

Cooldown Exercise

Promotes muscle recovery and returns the body to pre-exercise level.

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