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Post by chiefyeomanbb55 on Jan 31, 2013 11:20:31 GMT -5
After this year's Battle of the Bulge, my unit has started a discussion on how to improve members' physical fitness. Being in good shape is, imho, important during tacticals.
Does your unit encourage members to maintain physical fitness? If so, how do you do this?
Does your unit conduct any physical fitness testing of members? If so, how frequently and what tests do you have your members perform (e.g. number of sit ups, push ups, run/march a measured distance in a specified time)?
Any input/suggestions appreciated.
Thanks.
Chief Mike
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Post by Schultz on Jan 31, 2013 13:46:04 GMT -5
Being a reenactor or not, ones personal health is always important. Our units policy is something along the lines of "This hobby can be physically demanding unit members must be physically fit enough to navigate rough terrain, carrying all the equipment of a WWII infantryman."
Since it is a hobby and not the real military I can't hold mandatory PT or PT Tests I can only encourage my guys to keep fit.
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Post by 5thrangerscoop on Jan 31, 2013 13:48:21 GMT -5
We do light PT at every event. We do a morning formation, then some marching. That then turns into a light unit run. Nothing too strenuous, just light to get the day going. One of the factors keeping our younger members (including myself) in shape is DDay Conneaut and the run up the beach.
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Post by Vudu on Jan 31, 2013 14:53:30 GMT -5
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Post by chiefyeomanbb55 on Jan 31, 2013 15:45:13 GMT -5
Thanks Lee
Chief Mike
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Post by swampfox6 on Feb 2, 2013 14:25:05 GMT -5
As a former CSM of mine said, "Everything we do is important, but the most important thing we do everyday is PT..."
As the training and operations NCO for my unit, I publish a Daily Training Update. Intended to improve the individual's (and subsequently the group's) impression, it consists of a WWII Word of the Day, WWII History corresponding with that respective date, and now I have included a daily workout.
The workout is very simple and long term; I essentially started it out with assuming that the guys could each do 10 push ups, 10 sit ups, and could walk/run a mile at there own pace. Using that as a base, I very slightly increase it each week.
No one is obviously required to do it, and we work on the big boy rules and honor system. At the end of the day, if they did it, great for them and a bonus for the unit. On of the officers wants to provide a reward at the end of the year for those that did it - not yet determined how you measure it or what the reward will be!
Cheers!
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Post by Vudu on Feb 4, 2013 22:30:46 GMT -5
. On of the officers wants to provide a reward at the end of the year for those that did it - not yet determined how you measure it or what the reward will be! I'd recommend using an actual Army-standard test - either the current APFT or the WWII test... Some sort of promotion may be in order for the best achievers / most improved; Private to Pfc or Pfc to T/5, for example. Cheers!
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Post by Rodriguez on Feb 27, 2013 4:48:34 GMT -5
I do 5 times a week PT. Spend two days at the gym and three days for a 4.9 Miles run. I started Reenactment 5 years ago with 363lbs. After 8yrs of playing football i had two injuries so i stopped sports but i kept my eating habits. Then i spend some time in England (i am from germany) and boom, the scale exploded. Then i wanted to start with reenactment, contacted some people and had my first event. I joined a group of two guys i met in a forum and went to the event. Three fat guys, it was awkward and i decided i don't want to be like them and started a diet. Until now i lost 121lbs and the diet is still rolling, i had one year while nothing happend to my weight, thats normal. For me it's very importand to improve my impression by loosing weight, just like the article from hardscrabblefarm. I know people which spend months for talkin about a wrong screw or colors or the faults of other impressions but they never talk about their own physical shape because they know whats wrong with them but they are still to lazy. So if you can change your physical shape, do it! It is good for you, your impression, your group, your life and so on. This is a real win win situation. And for example a pic of me, before and after: www.abload.de/browseGallery.php?gal=p6E3qtj2&img=beforeandafter84u43.jpg
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Post by Vudu on Feb 27, 2013 11:47:39 GMT -5
Great work, Rodriguez! I agree with your point about some folks being stitch-nazis about uniforms and gear, but ignoring personal appearance...
Cheers!
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Post by leicanthrope on Feb 27, 2013 23:26:16 GMT -5
I'd recommend using an actual Army-standard test - either the current APFT or the WWII test... Some sort of promotion may be in order for the best achievers / most improved; Private to Pfc or Pfc to T/5, for example. Cheers! Our unit recently authorized the awarding of the DRL sports badge (which was awarded in period for passing certain athletics tests), for members that are able to achieve the actual historical requirements or certain modern requirements (i.e. running a triathlon, etc.)
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Post by spetsnaz on Feb 28, 2013 0:09:52 GMT -5
I used to be fairly physically fit. Played a lot of sports through school. Then I found computer games. But I have been working to get myself back into the swing of things. WWII era workouts are great for events but remember there are a lot more modern and good workouts to do as well when you are at home that can be very effective. Fitness and good health plays a HUGE role in reenacting. I have seen people become heat casualties because they push themselves too far over what their body can handle. If not for the accuracy aspect, for your protection and enjoyment of a reenactment - this should be your drive to get into shape. No one has fun when they pass out and have to sit out a battle. One way I have been doing it - since I live out in the middle of no where and no one is around to panic over this - is carry all of my gear and go for walks, jogs, with the every so often sprinting exercise. This is important also! Condition your body to the weight you will be carrying on the field. All of that weight. Uniform, gear, weapon, and ammo. I have actually really improved since I have started, and I find myself enjoying reenactments far more because I can push myself much further than I have in the past. I never had a big problem, but the extra energy just makes things better! So! Do it for accuracy. Do it for your health. Your safety. The fun value of an event. You will thank yourself and your comrades will thank you for not having to pick you up or call an ambulance for you.
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Post by colonelbulldog on Nov 27, 2013 15:36:48 GMT -5
I know this thread is old, but you should check into Crossfit.com if you do not have a box where you live and just a gym, the daily exercise is on the web site and can be followed and scaled to meet fitness experience. If you do not know of crossfit it will make you athletically fit not bulky or too lean, very good for the demands of reenacting.
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Post by masonjones5711 on Apr 9, 2024 13:22:15 GMT -5
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