Keep these fitness videos coming!! Even for people who don't have SF aspirations they're very informative and it doesn't hurt to be the fittest dude in the office 😅
Whether or not I'm the fittest is debatable, but if you include the other capabilities I've learned I *can* guarantee I'm the most useful, and ya know what, that's the real flex.
@ValhallaVFT What are your thoughts on weighted runs? I normally run about 25 miles a week but sometimes I will put on a 45lb vest and run 2-3 miles. I do this is all on trail.
Excellent! 59 year old LEO/CRT/Negotiator chiming in. Not a small guy either. I currently use most of the training methods mentioned here. (No access to a rower). My current 2 miler is -15 minutes (barely); latest 12 mile ruck 12:40 (Sept.19). I also do heavy short rucks: 60-80 lbs for 5-6 miles, and long light rucks: 20-30 lbs for 15-20 miles, incorporating shuffling. I also do ruck step-ups on an 18” box, usually 500 reps followed by air squats or lunges.
@@ValhallaVFT These were done stand alone. As you rightly said, add sleep deprivation, sub par nutrition and hours of PT, and these numbers slip upwards real fast.
As a former full marathon runner…any distances you run 5, 10, or 26.2 or humpings…or any sports oriented stuff you have to constantly eat! I always fed my body with nutrients like dried fruits, Gatorade, beef jerky, creatine, peanut butter and jelly, peanuts, etc. I constantly used to snack. Power bars are good too. Just my 2 cents. I used to eat potatoes or pasta for energy day prior to doing anything physically demanding too for carbohydrates. Drink lots of water prior to doing crazy stuff the next day.
I was Airborne Infantry & Light Infantry in the 10th Mountain Division. Our typical diet was anything we were served in the chow hall. In the field and on deployment(s) it was usually MRE’s and the very limited amount of “hoagie bait” you could stuff into your pockets. We moved long distances under heavy loads over challenging terrain for hours at a time. Do a mission. Receive a FRAGO. Do it again. While I appreciate your perspective the difference, physical abilities, between being a Combat Soldier and a Marathon runner are apples and oranges.
Thanks for sharing the wisdom! I'm an older guy (42 y.o.) with no desire to do the SFAS (my active duty time is long past... My ETS was in 2007), however I want to keep close to operational shape to accomplish endurance events with a ruck. These are great tips I'll be incorporating into my 50 Mile March (an annual event starting in Lincoln NE and ending in Omaha NE), and other ruck event training just to survive. Nothing's more functional fitness wise like operational fitness!
Love that breakdown of the 2 mile test! Did it for a long time even at peak condition I had to focus so much on my pace and speed hate that distance so much! Just give me a long distance or sprints!!
1 mile is my limit where I have to walk for a bit before I get going again. I'm working on stretching that out to two miles. I am also turning my weight lifting into aerobic circuits. I've lost 3lbs in the last month alone since switching. My goal is to get from 290lbs to a shredded 240lbs. Keep the great content coming!!! All the preparedness and tacticool gear is useless if you can't climb a few flights of stairs without passing out! 🤣😂
15:08 all the old breed everywhere collectively gasp at that concept... So true though. You can get better at rucking without rucking all the time. Great content, keep it coming
My best time was on a mile out and mile back PT test. 🤙🏼💪🏼 Back in the late 80’s it changed on the ruck march from 4 hours to 3 hours from a guy in the 82nd at Fort Bragg. Barely made it the next one, but by the time I left in the late part of 90, I was able to finish the ruck in 2.5 hours. 💪🏼🤙🏼🇺🇸
Just finished SF mentorship event with 19th group. I got 56 HRP 3:38 plank (they stopped us at that time) 24 pullups 12:25 2 mile run 12 mile ruck 2 hours 21 minutes Now to get past MEPS is another story
@@ValhallaVFT thanks brother been following your channel for quite a long time, a plethora of information on fitness and what to expect. Will continue to tune in along the path
@@18x-wv6jcyou’re insane* I guess UA-cam deleted my comment? I’m also 510 but I’m 200 since I’m building my muscle mass. When I get closer to SFAS next year after OSUT I’ll definitely be doing these routines. Thanks Valhalla
Took your advice from that previous video and started taking creatine. Boosted my muscle endurance tenfold and feels like my muscles are filling out a lot more.
I love your no bullshit straight to the point approach to fitness. Reminds me of Iron Wolf’s style to fitness videos. Although his workouts are straight brutal and are more about endurance than anything else.
Nate, great video keep em coming. Twelve days ago you reintroduced me to creatine. Those little gummies have changed my life. I can't run any more so I bike. My time has fallen to what is was 7 years ago. Thanks buddy.
I did start with 10x10 squats like 2 months ago, didnt liked it so much, that i now even do trap bar dead lifts 10x10. I usually change the way i squat from box squat to normal, or switch front and back squat. Usually i go for 90 - 100% of my BW. I gotta say, that i did noticed changes after about a month into the training. Especialy in stuff like running to stairs, or running in the hills. It does help a shit ton. Thanks for the tip.
Ohh fresh spec op work out info fresh off the Internet press! Have a 20° that goes to 30° hill behind my house. When I feel like my cardio is "good enough and I don't need to work on cardio today" i go do walking lunges up the hill... Humbles me real fast. No excuses!
Awesome vid as always mate🙂 Too busted from nearly a decade in Infantry to do any of that shit anymore. God I miss running....except up hills. Always hated that shit😂 Love from Australia friend👊
Love the video man! Keep em coming. I know you already did a ww3 scenario video but maybe you could do another one or a countdown, I ask since I just saw the news about Iran bombing Israel
It's weird for me cause I've always been a decent runner. I use to run the 3 miles in a little over 17 min, and I weighed about 194 pounds. I didn't do any crazy training, I just ran.
use the boots you'd wear in combat or at least something similar. i run marathons, but give me a combat boot and my foot would probably explode after 5km.
Sir, if you are on any pharmaceutical products, regularly eat processed foods or drink pop … you have brought this on yourself. Cook simple easy meals, vastly cheaper and superior, get off meds if you can and start looking after yourself. I’m not that far behind you in age … but damned if I’m gonna kill myself or injure myself by complying with these overlords who promote quick and easy solutions rather than remind health and life.
I'm not going to try out for SFAS I'll take some creatine and some testosterone replacement therapy turkesterone, p.e.d.s/sarms since I'm in my 40's. And just mimic SF preparedness stuff to do my own thing being a civilian for shtf.
Some programs for selection training have you running everyday and twice a day every other day. You’re suggesting 3 times a week. Would you say this is better and this what you did to prepare? If so it clearly worked. I’m a big guy also, 6’4 230 so I feel I can relate to your ideas on running
Running every day is a 100% path to overuse injuries, if you’re taking any program that suggests that I highly suggest you get off of it, as that’s terrible advice in any selection prep.
@@ValhallaVFT thank you. I’m going in in January as an 11a. I’ve been subscribed for a while and appreciate your advice. Just signed up for modern athlete strength today. I’ll combine your 3 day running program with that and that should be perfect. Thank you
Other than this great program u add in a bit od lower extremities strenght training,feet,tendon,and some shit for the knees and o boy you'll be a right wolf in no time
🫡Thanks Brother. Inspiring me to get my ass back to what I was in the Army(11B) seriously fell off after I got out but starting again slowly so this is definitely motivational
Keep these fitness videos coming!! Even for people who don't have SF aspirations they're very informative and it doesn't hurt to be the fittest dude in the office 😅
Amen.
I’m gonna try incorporate them into the channel fairly regularly going forward as a lot of the community seems to enjoy them.
Whether or not I'm the fittest is debatable, but if you include the other capabilities I've learned I *can* guarantee I'm the most useful, and ya know what, that's the real flex.
@ValhallaVFT What are your thoughts on weighted runs? I normally run about 25 miles a week but sometimes I will put on a 45lb vest and run 2-3 miles. I do this is all on trail.
Most comprehensive SF channel on YT. Cheers Nate 👍
Thanks brotha 💪🫡
"Tactical fitness" or not I approve those workouts and tips from a runner's perspective.
Excellent! 59 year old LEO/CRT/Negotiator chiming in. Not a small guy either. I currently use most of the training methods mentioned here. (No access to a rower). My current 2 miler is -15 minutes (barely); latest 12 mile ruck 12:40 (Sept.19). I also do heavy short rucks: 60-80 lbs for 5-6 miles, and long light rucks: 20-30 lbs for 15-20 miles, incorporating shuffling. I also do ruck step-ups on an 18” box, usually 500 reps followed by air squats or lunges.
Pretty impressive numbers man. Most guys int their 20s aren’t even moving that fast.
@@ValhallaVFT
These were done stand alone. As you rightly said, add sleep deprivation, sub par nutrition and hours of PT, and these numbers slip upwards real fast.
Raymond, you're a beast!
As a former full marathon runner…any distances you run 5, 10, or 26.2 or humpings…or any sports oriented stuff you have to constantly eat! I always fed my body with nutrients like dried fruits, Gatorade, beef jerky, creatine, peanut butter and jelly, peanuts, etc. I constantly used to snack. Power bars are good too. Just my 2 cents. I used to eat potatoes or pasta for energy day prior to doing anything physically demanding too for carbohydrates. Drink lots of water prior to doing crazy stuff the next day.
I was Airborne Infantry & Light Infantry in the 10th Mountain Division. Our typical diet was anything we were served in the chow hall. In the field and on deployment(s) it was usually MRE’s and the very limited amount of “hoagie bait” you could stuff into your pockets. We moved long distances under heavy loads over challenging terrain for hours at a time. Do a mission. Receive a FRAGO. Do it again. While I appreciate your perspective the difference, physical abilities, between being a Combat Soldier and a Marathon runner are apples and oranges.
@@recondo5816true & thank you for your service and your statement is noted. Appreciate your feedback and yes it is very different for sure.
Thanks for sharing the wisdom! I'm an older guy (42 y.o.) with no desire to do the SFAS (my active duty time is long past... My ETS was in 2007), however I want to keep close to operational shape to accomplish endurance events with a ruck. These are great tips I'll be incorporating into my 50 Mile March (an annual event starting in Lincoln NE and ending in Omaha NE), and other ruck event training just to survive. Nothing's more functional fitness wise like operational fitness!
Love that breakdown of the 2 mile test! Did it for a long time even at peak condition I had to focus so much on my pace and speed hate that distance so much! Just give me a long distance or sprints!!
Ya man I agree I always hated the 2 mile compared to any other event.
I see that Filipino flag on the top left, regular viewer here from the Philippines!
Balakatan, probably where he got the wood working too , ifyky 🫡
1 mile is my limit where I have to walk for a bit before I get going again. I'm working on stretching that out to two miles. I am also turning my weight lifting into aerobic circuits. I've lost 3lbs in the last month alone since switching. My goal is to get from 290lbs to a shredded 240lbs. Keep the great content coming!!! All the preparedness and tacticool gear is useless if you can't climb a few flights of stairs without passing out! 🤣😂
1 full mile run without walking at 290 is impressive kept it up man
15:08 all the old breed everywhere collectively gasp at that concept...
So true though. You can get better at rucking without rucking all the time. Great content, keep it coming
It’s very difficult for me to keep on weight. This is perfect!
My best time was on a mile out and mile back PT test. 🤙🏼💪🏼
Back in the late 80’s it changed on the ruck march from 4 hours to 3 hours from a guy in the 82nd at Fort Bragg.
Barely made it the next one, but by the time I left in the late part of 90, I was able to finish the ruck in 2.5 hours. 💪🏼🤙🏼🇺🇸
Just finished SF mentorship event with 19th group. I got
56 HRP 3:38 plank (they stopped us at that time) 24 pullups 12:25 2 mile run 12 mile ruck 2 hours 21 minutes
Now to get past MEPS is another story
You’re insane, what’s your weight and height?
Very solid times and scores man. You should be just fine.
@@harry554 your not wrong. I'm average
5ft 10 180lb.
@@ValhallaVFT thanks brother been following your channel for quite a long time, a plethora of information on fitness and what to expect. Will continue to tune in along the path
@@18x-wv6jcyou’re insane* I guess UA-cam deleted my comment? I’m also 510 but I’m 200 since I’m building my muscle mass. When I get closer to SFAS next year after OSUT I’ll definitely be doing these routines. Thanks Valhalla
As always you dropped a banger, thanks!!
Good video bro, appreciate you. I’ve been watching your stuff for a while now, have a good one
Took your advice from that previous video and started taking creatine. Boosted my muscle endurance tenfold and feels like my muscles are filling out a lot more.
I love your no bullshit straight to the point approach to fitness. Reminds me of Iron Wolf’s style to fitness videos. Although his workouts are straight brutal and are more about endurance than anything else.
Nate, great video keep em coming. Twelve days ago you reintroduced me to creatine. Those little gummies have changed my life. I can't run any more so I bike. My time has fallen to what is was 7 years ago. Thanks buddy.
I did start with 10x10 squats like 2 months ago, didnt liked it so much, that i now even do trap bar dead lifts 10x10. I usually change the way i squat from box squat to normal, or switch front and back squat. Usually i go for 90 - 100% of my BW. I gotta say, that i did noticed changes after about a month into the training. Especialy in stuff like running to stairs, or running in the hills. It does help a shit ton. Thanks for the tip.
@@22LRNick I'm going to work up to incorporating 10x10's. Thanks for letting us know it works after putting in a little effort!
Ohh fresh spec op work out info fresh off the Internet press! Have a 20° that goes to 30° hill behind my house. When I feel like my cardio is "good enough and I don't need to work on cardio today" i go do walking lunges up the hill... Humbles me real fast. No excuses!
Excellent advice and breakdown. Please keep it coming. Stay Hard Brother. 👊🇺🇸
Yeah 8 seconds. Nice and warm
❤ Thank you Nate! ❤
👏 for this vid. A reality check away from the 'But Mark Rippoetoe said you can pass selection just doing Squats'
You need to get them miles in.
Yo Nate looking forward to a good video 💪 💯 live the new channel look thumb 👍
Thanks brotha 🫡💪
@@ValhallaVFT 💯💯 all these comments don't lie 👍
Awesome vid as always mate🙂 Too busted from nearly a decade in Infantry to do any of that shit anymore. God I miss running....except up hills. Always hated that shit😂 Love from Australia friend👊
Love the fitness videos
Thanks man great video.
Thank you for this 🔥
This is the guy I missed seeing!
Just the video I needed 😬😬
Thanks bro. 😊
excellent! I've been trying to shave a minute off my 5 mile
Love the video man! Keep em coming. I know you already did a ww3 scenario video but maybe you could do another one or a countdown, I ask since I just saw the news about Iran bombing Israel
About 16 minutes for my 2 mile. Definitely hit a wall. My lungs feel too small and my legs too short to go any faster, haha!
It's weird for me cause I've always been a decent runner. I use to run the 3 miles in a little over 17 min, and I weighed about 194 pounds. I didn't do any crazy training, I just ran.
@@NANA-lq5mdhow tall are u? It could be because u have a longer stride
@@MdTahmidChowdhury-l8b I'm 5'9". I have been told I have a long stride for my height.
Repetition. You’ll get stronger the more you do it
Nate’s a firm believer in the gummies, checked the link to see if he’s sponsored and isn’t.
I also found farmers carry had good carryover for rucking.
13 min 2 miler, 30 pullups, 140 pressups, 120 situps, 350lb deadlift, 5 mile ruck with 70lbs in under an hour.
use the boots you'd wear in combat or at least something similar. i run marathons, but give me a combat boot and my foot would probably explode after 5km.
You will be sorry. I was running 8 miles each morning. 21 years of service and at 74,I can hardly walk now, and I didn't jump out of an airplane.
stop fear mongering exercise alfred. running isn’t bad for you
Sir, if you are on any pharmaceutical products, regularly eat processed foods or drink pop … you have brought this on yourself.
Cook simple easy meals, vastly cheaper and superior, get off meds if you can and start looking after yourself. I’m not that far behind you in age … but damned if I’m gonna kill myself or injure myself by complying with these overlords who promote quick and easy solutions rather than remind health and life.
What did you like to eat prior to running? Any specific foods you liked?
Hey Valhalla, could you do a video obout operation gideon? ( the sf guy that tried to organize a coup in venezuela)
Thank you for this, need some shit to help me in big army 😭
Going hard to bring my run times down to go 18x
I have cleared my 2 mile at 12:35 while 255 ish 250 weight but damn was i winded 😂😂
Oh my, 10 Miles on the assault bike! And then run a 5 miler. 💀
Honestly dude the 2k row is the worst of the 3.
I'm not going to try out for SFAS I'll take some creatine and some testosterone replacement therapy turkesterone, p.e.d.s/sarms since I'm in my 40's. And just mimic SF preparedness stuff to do my own thing being a civilian for shtf.
Some programs for selection training have you running everyday and twice a day every other day. You’re suggesting 3 times a week. Would you say this is better and this what you did to prepare? If so it clearly worked. I’m a big guy also, 6’4 230 so I feel I can relate to your ideas on running
Running every day is a 100% path to overuse injuries, if you’re taking any program that suggests that I highly suggest you get off of it, as that’s terrible advice in any selection prep.
@@ValhallaVFT thank you. I’m going in in January as an 11a. I’ve been subscribed for a while and appreciate your advice. Just signed up for modern athlete strength today. I’ll combine your 3 day running program with that and that should be perfect. Thank you
Other than this great program u add in a bit od lower extremities strenght training,feet,tendon,and some shit for the knees and o boy you'll be a right wolf in no time
Thanks for this video! What about the Iran escalation, are you adressing it in a future one?
Schimmel Roads
Can you share what you did to improve push-ups and pull ups.
For push ups I’ll have that in my next fitness video, going to do a muscle endurance upper body video next.
This is the same stuff the Air Force Special Warfare program is also doing.
J-TAC?
@@KarenAnn-dm4ks JTAC is a qualification all TACP’s are JTACs, some CCT’s are JTACs
Thanks sweetie 😊
Plantar fasciitis here
Nate do you think that someone whose 5'2 can make it through? Worried for the rocking
I know a dude on group who’s 5’2, so yes it’s definitely possible.
All I needed to hear, thanks 💪🏽
Hey so Im 5:8 140 somewhat musclular but pretty lean, how big should I try to get.
Shin splints 😢
Have calcium tablets, even if you are allergic to dairy you’ll get the same benefits.
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🫡Thanks Brother. Inspiring me to get my ass back to what I was in the Army(11B) seriously fell off after I got out but starting again slowly so this is definitely motivational