| Let's Get More Specific Here... Often candidates donıt understand that itıs not just strength thatıs important in the physical agility test. Strength developed by traditional weight training is important and very valuable. But, technique is important also. Once again, the secret is technique, momentum and grip....
Weight Training Training in a way that develops your central nervous system and muscles to do certain motions or actions at a certain speed makes the whole test easier on the test date. This is called muscle memory. It increases the efficacy in work with which the body can accomplish tasks. It prevents injury when the body is called on to perform those tasks under pressure. It's an essential ingredient in enhancing performance to one's peak levels to ensure your success during the CPAT or other physical agility test. VO2 MaxFor many years, fitness experts have advised long, medium intensity cardio work with a heart rate between 65% and 85% of your max heart rate. This is great for the every day person to maintain an acceptable level of fitness. However, this scale is based on age and a formula that does not allow for people to increase their VO2 Max. It simply states that your max heart rate is 220 minus your age. I guess then you die? If this is true, then why do I train at 200 all the time? I'm 38. I must be a cat. No, the answer is that trained athletes have a higher VO2 Max. I have trained my body to do that. You can do it too. You don't want to do this for extended periods of time, but for short bursts, if you train properly, the training is safe. Remember: that stair climber on the CPAT will take you to your limit... you want your VO2 max up there so you can get through it easily! Click here to Purchase the Fire it Up CPAT System . . . . . $49.95
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