Getting in shape for SERE

[odin]

Hey everyone, I just have a quick question. I am in DECENT shape now, but have a long ways to go before I go to Basic this summer. I need to drop about 20 pounds, I was really into body building before. Anyway, I am wondering if I should follow the SERE workout guide on the front page, or do something like SealFit. I was kind of thinking alternating every month, but just thought I would try to get some input from you experienced guys. thanks in advance!

[rustysurf83]

Ruck, CrossFit, & Run. IMO fitness isn't the important thing, its the ability to put up with completely unfamiliar situations like being so cold you can't feel your feet or staying up for 72 hours straight and still being expected to perform adequately. CrossFit, Rucks, and hard runs do a pretty good job of at least indoctrinating your body to some weird and unnatural situations.

[JGrove]

I'm not a SERE specialist but I think SealFit is a great program. It's basically the same thing as crossfit with a bigger workload and more running. It will definitly make you lose weight and pass the PAST with ease.

[dinstaar]

You need to ruck. Lots. And run lots, working up to 8 miles. You do not have much time to workout during team, so you need to figure out a way to get in a good workout in a short amount of time when you have some free time during the onbase protions of training. Definately be prepared ahead of time.

[odin]

Alright, thanks a lot guys I appreciate the feedback! I am working on the rucking, that is a hell of a workout. Leaves me sore for days

[webster]

When I went through selection, which is the first step after basic, most of the guys that ended up failing the PAST test were because of either Push-ups or pull-ups. Also, when I went though basic, I regressed in condition due to lack of physical training, so plan for that now.

[raabhimself23]

I understand that they want you to over train, but what was the indoc week like i know the first day you have to take the past test again, so then whats it like for the rest of the week?

[webster]

The rest of the week on base, you work out, usually a cross-fit and a long run until lunch. Then usually you have academics until the end of the day. 3 of the days you will do rucks. two 4 mile rucks and a long ruck ranging from 6 to 9 miles.

The thing you need to get through is Motivation and Dedication. I went through selection with 32 people and only 8 graduated. It was due mostly to people quitting. They did that by DOR (drop on request) or quitting by actions (Intentional Unsatisfactory Performance). They are going to push you to the limit so be ready for that and just go through it day by day and see the good side of everything.

[JGrove]

Feb 28, 2010 1:51:56 GMT -5 webster said:

The rest of the week on base, you work out, usually a cross-fit and a long run until lunch. Then usually you have academics until the end of the day. 3 of the days you will do rucks. two 4 mile rucks and a long ruck ranging from 6 to 9 miles.

The thing you need to get through is Motivation and Detection. I went through selection with 32 people and only 8 graduated. It was due mostly to people quitting. They did that by DOR (drop on request) or quitting by actions (Intentional Unsatisfactory Performance). They are going to push you to the limit so be ready for that and just go through it day by day and see the good side of everything.

Awesome info thanks!! What do you mean by detection?

[webster]

I apologize. Typo... Dedication.

[cam]

I have been doing a site called rescueathlete.com. It's not bad. I don't normally have enough time in a day to do the entire workout portion and the cardio. But it ususally works out like this:
Moday: swim chest core
Tues: run back
Wed: cal's easy swim/run/ruck/row
thurs: cardio core legs
fri: challenge
sat: ruck