Mando Pride Fitness Challenge

*** THIS LINE ADDED*** Okay folks, I just want to say... before u read on, check the egos at the door for this, it's for everyone to have fun and live a healthier, happier lifestyle. I know that I am one of those who needs to do an ego check, and I will do my best, I just ask that everyone else do the same and have fun with this!***THIS LINE ADDED***

Okay guys... I know a lot of us are not real happy with our level of physical fitness, I've been toying with this idea for a while now and since I got P90X and another fitness test coming up... I figured this is the perfect time. SO... I'm challenging all of u vode to be the best mando u can be, to go above all, become one of the few and the prode vode an... live life like an adventure (ok I'm out of military recruiting slogans). I'm going to challenge all vode to meet the MINIMUM scores for the US Air Force's current (not the new one that will be in effect 1 Jan 10) fitness test. It is a three event test with the following requirements, to achieve a passing score of 75% one must:

1. 33 Push Ups in 1 minute
2. 40 Sit Ups in 1 minute
3. 1.5 mile run in 12 minutes 30 seconds.
4. Abdominal Circumfrence of < 45 inches

Points are on a graduated scale... meaning more pushups/situps equals longer run time to pass. I'll even go out on a limb and share my scores as of my last fitness test, almost a month ago.

1. 55 Pushups (7 from maximum points)
2. 55 Situps (maximum points)
3. 12:15 min/sec 1.5 mile run
4. 30.5 inch abdominal circumfrence

My goal for the next test is 65 Pushups, 60 Situps, 10:30 run and maintain my 30.5 abdominal. My challenge for you is to set a goal... and meet it! I'm going to be posting my progress on a sort of regular basis here... I'd like to see some other vode join in!

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Ok here's the ROE:
1. Take the AF Fitness test... Perform standard pushups for 1 min and record your number; rest 5 min; perform standard situps (arms across your chest, not behind your head) for 1 min, record your number; rest 5 min; now run 1.5 miles and time your run, record your number; measure your waist 3 times to get abdominal circumfrence and record the average.

2. Report your numbers. Make a post here just like I did and report your scores.

3. Set a goal based on your score and work out to improve your score.

4. Start from Step 1 and work all the way back through. Test yourself approximately twice each month or every two weeks.

Kal Waco

You've got a recruit here vod :D

"I think it's a good day to die sir!" "OUTSTANDING!!!" lol sorry I watched Starship Troopers last night... lmao glad to hear it! Anyone else? lol I guess I need to edit in some rules for this challenge.

ya rules would be nice, tell us exactly what to do sir! :lol

(I like the sound of this!)

ok... rules have been edited in! I'm starting P90X tonight... and effective tomorrow, I will be running 3 miles each and every afternoon.

ANY OTHER TAKERS?

Ok i did the pushups :D man im tired *whew*

I did 71 in a little less than a minute, i just couldnt do anymore :(

I dont have a tape measure large enough to get around my abd. :lol

:lol come on Adonian :D

well, the wifey has me going to the gym, but right now I'm trying to clean this poodoo hole of a house we live in.

I will attempt to lose weight since my white mando wont look too good with a keg under the armor :b

haha :D

71? wow! My norm is about 55-60... altho there is a guy in my flight who did 92 on his last fitness test... 62 is maximum score! 55 situps is maximum ten points for pushups, ten for situps, and I think 8:36 or 9:36 is maximum scoring runtime at 50 points. As for abdominals <32.5 inches = max points at 30 points.

im going to do the situps right away :D

he he adonian I know the feeling... my house is a mess too and we're gettin' ready to move! lol I'm definately starting my running back up tomorrow tho and P90X to kick my shebs into gear... it works, it really does and We've had sooo many airmen (and back in ROTC, cadets) who were able to make drastic improvements in how they looked and felt by using P90X or... by simply trying to pass their PFT every time. Back in ROTC we tested every 8 weeks, on active duty we test once a year, and when changing duty stations or beginning/completing any training. So... I've tested 4 times already this year! lol

not to mention your wife will be VERY happy with the results ;)

alright 50 in a minute :D

not bad lev'ika... already beatin' my score! lol

well im young :D

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Originally Posted by kal'ika

ok... rules have been edited in! I'm starting P90X tonight... and effective tomorrow, I will be running 3 miles each and every afternoon.

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Wait...you're starting P90X and you plan on running 3 miles per day?? Dude....

Those 3 miles are gonna be hell if you try to do them after Day 2: Plyometrics. That is one tough son of a gun. I'm in week 2 and just did my second day of Plyo and I gotta tell you, it burns. And my first day and for two days afterwards, my legs were toast. Today was easier, tho.

Keep it up! Do your best, and.... (you'll know the rest of it soon enough.) :)

lol thanx for the info! I have to get my run time WAAAYYY down in order to get the job I want, I still have about 2 more years before I'm eligible but... now's the time to start getting ready. I'm doin' the P90X because we used to use it for PT sessions back in ROTC and it kicked my butt... my wife wants to get into better shape so we're both going to work hard to get fit... It's kinda important in my line of work! lol

Through my NJROTC experience; if we did something wrong the hit on it was 10 push up or more. Truly it depended on how bad we did and what we did. But when I went in the Physical Fittness test with the NJROTC I was able to perform at least 65 sit-ups and around 14 push ups. Lets just say I have no upper body strength to do push ups LOL! I was lucky enough to go this far and get that number.

However, during drill practice I would look over from the Un-armed drill team and watch the armed dril team handle ten pound rifles and do push ups with those rifle along with it. Overall I think they did around thirty maybe fourty push ups with those rifles. And not only that but they had to have a strong upper-body strength just to do those things which I could not even do.

But maybe if I exercise more maybe just maybe I could do all that stuff in a minute.

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Originally Posted by Commander720

Through my NJROTC experience; if we did something wrong the hit on it was 10 push up or more.

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:lol:lol:lol My soccer coach last year had us doing 400 pushups in a 2.5 hour practice...that was brutal...

Now that I'm no longer playing team soccer, I'm doing 100 pushups/100 situps/ 20 pullups on alternating nights.

I'm in for this Kal'ika. I've never timed myself except on the running bit...5 minute mile. :D 11 minute 2 mile. :doh:cry gotta get that time down...

lol I have a 11 min 1.5 mile A'den so ur ok by my book! lol As for the "NJROTC experience" I'm glad they're still doing physical discipline at your school CC! At Field Training I had the priviledge of doing a LOT of PD... 400 pushups, arm circles, butterfly/bicycle kicks, in a day were not unheard of. I know how the 10 lb rifles feel, been there done that. BTW... for future reference throwing the words "JROTC experience" out around active duty military and Senior ROTC ppl is not always well received, although I do try to be tolerant since u have such a cool project and seem like a pretty cool kid.

Not trying to bash on JROTC btw... it's a good, positive thing for HS kids... keeps 'em out of trouble and teaches them the value of leadership, that being said... back to the topic at hand. Ran my 3.5 miler today in 28 min even! dropped out 50 pushups and 55 situps... need to work on that still!

Score on that one, Kal. Count me in. I've been slacking since I was discharged. I need to get back into shape. I'm headed off to work in a few hours (ugh, I hate overnight shifts), but I'll start in the morning before bed.

ok. I'll try this. Keep in mind, please, that I'm not so young anymore. I should be in somewhat decent health. I'll try in the morning, and let you all know.

Shuk'Om I'll be honest I've been slacking a lil here lately, but since I'm getting ready to transfer I thought it's a good time to start getting back into top shape. Also, I really want that ALO job so I need to be extremely fit.

lol understood Bren! I'm just pushing people to set a goal for themselves and do their best. Good hunting!

Staff Sergeant Maxamillian Shipton reporting sir! (That's my official rank, sir).

I haven't done this muych physical activity since training but hey, lets do it!


*salutes British-style*

lol hadn't done as much as I am now since basic myself... but I am bound and determined to get my ALO slot! lol I still have 2 yrs before I'm eligible but I figure now is a great time to start working on it. BTW... 2Lt, USAF. Glad to have ya joinin' us Pacx!

Every time is a good time to get fit, sir!

You planning to be a pilot, then? Or, eh, something else USAF related?

nah I'm aircrew but not a pilot, I'm lookin' into a more ground oriented job tho that works with the army a lot.

A'den K. reporting in at 60 pushups in a minute and 63 situps. *smart salute*

...gotta get that situp number up...:doh

Pacx here, reporting in at around 40-45 pushups and exactly 75 sit-ups. I'm better at sit ups, because during basic we used to have to tone up the stomach most of all. We all had mini-6 packs by the end of the 3 years!

-Iblix, Reg. 811-720.

Hmm not bad pacx, not bad at all... Okay here's my update on my score. Ran a 2 miler this morning (formation run) with the rest of the wing in rememberence of 11 Sep 01 (moment of silence...) As for the practice PFT i ran today... in order: 55 pushups, 57 situps, 12:25 1.5 mile run. Executive decision was made to wait until next monday to start P90X so that we're working out 5 days and resting on weekends... my plan was to rest on days I had to go to Squadron PT, oh well! lol 2 days off and back to my 3 mile runs again on monday... REALLY need to drive that run time down.

ok, i'm the pathetic one. At 37 years old and a smoker since I was a kid (around 9) I guess it could have been worse. Everyone ready to laugh? Here goes:

push ups: 34 sit ups: 17 1.5 run: 20.03

And I'm a skinny 31"

Man, I really gotta get back in shape.

hey that's okay! The point is to set a goal and work toward it. I'd say a good goal for you might be... 40/40/18:00 for now, but that's just a suggestion

I tend to find smelling like a brewery always improved my PT scores....

I'll jump on board here in a day or two... I have been hitting the gym and dropped 15 Lbs of fat and toned and firmed my body quite a bit so I am happy that I am seeing results :)

awesome!

Did a 41 minute jog round the village, then some push ups, 35 i think... not so sure. Must remember to count. Some sit ups, no figure. Lost count half way through :D

Did a 41 minute jog round the village, then some push ups, 35 i think... not so sure. Must remember to count. Some sit ups, no figure. Lost count half way through :D

he he it's ok Pacx, I keep forgeting to count too... I'll be halfway through my workout then remember I'm supposed to be going for score! lol

Same routine every day for me - 41 minute jog, then some aerobic work, then muscle workout.

sounds like a good routine to me!

W00t! Keep it up vode. Kudos for starting this kal'ika, btw. I won't be joining cos I'm already on two different soccer teams and couldn't be more in shape. Good luck to all of you! :)

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Originally Posted by Ordeyn

W00t! ...I'm already on two different soccer teams

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YES!!! Best way to get in shape!!! Ord'ika, that is awesome!!! I miss doing that...

gotta admit soccer is a great way to stay fit! I love being on a soccer team :D

lol yeah... some of us don't have that option! I'm already required to go to PT 3 days a week, but... I have to help my wifey get into shape too so that's an extra 5 days worth of PT, and... I need to get my run time down so... that's a lot of PT I need to do! lol

Okay guys... quick update... the wifey twisted her knee out of socket Monday... so I got the week off from P90X... had a killer schedule this week with a lot of EARLY mornings and very LATE evenings at work... which means I didn't get to run at all this week :( . I did however manage to squeeze in a few dozen pushups and situps each day... depending on IF I actually got to take a lunch and how long I got. Today and yesterday I wasn't even able to eat lunch thanks to my mission schedule. Oh well... too bad I'm not trying to lose weight! lol Anyhow... stats are still the same pretty much. 50/55/12:00

Ok time to do a quick bump up... thanks to the work schedule, haven't had time to work out the last 2 weeks (except my normal pushups/situps at night). Tried a mock PFT and didn't do any better than normal. 55/55/12:00 for my scores on this one, sorry I'm slacking, been kinda busy. Anybody else doing anything out there? Any progress anywhere?

sorry vod! Besides the casual fitness test at school, ive got nuthin :(

he he I know the feeling... I've been so busy at work, they keep scheduling me for early missions, then canx'n the flight or just taking me off of the flight... I did however cram 4 flights into last week, not including the cancellations/reschedules so...lol I promise guys I will hit the P90X up good after graduation, until then it's kinda hit/miss.

This might be kind of a random question but...... Whats it feel like to fly? Ive always wondered that :D

I love it! except for takeoff and landing... those can be a lil rough on the internals. The planes I get to fly in are very much so like airliners, big and bulky, you don't really feel a whole lot of it except for when they go into hard turns or they are taking off/landing. The smaller planes that I have flown in are much more fun though. You feel a lot more of the flight, you experience a lot more. If you're actually doing the flying (which is even more fun!) you can feel the vibration of the aircraft through the yoke or stick (depending on the system) and you can feel the wind resistance in the controls as you try to turn the plane. Some planes are more fun than others, but the Mitsubishi Mu-2s that I have flown in here are more fun than the Cessna 172 and Piper-Cherokee 140s that I have flown in the past. Twin engine vs Single engine I guess. Most of what you feel though is unusual to say the least, some people can't handle it and puke, but I actually enjoy flying.

okay vod you have me for the sit-ups and the run can't do the push-ups do to my up close and personal encounter with a bullet in Iraq, my sternum never healed correctly.

I have to admit im terrified of heights! but i want to get on a plane someday :D Whats your plan after you graduate? (if you dont mind me asking)

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Originally Posted by Jason_strk

okay vod you have me for the sit-ups and the run can't do the push-ups do to my up close and personal encounter with a bullet in Iraq, my sternum never healed correctly.

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Thats sucks!!! (the bullet) Sorry to hear that vod! I didnt know you were in Iraq... but you did say personal so you dont have to say anything :D

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Originally Posted by Alpha-Ø2

Thats sucks!!! (the bullet) Sorry to hear that vod! I didnt know you were in Iraq... but you did say personal so you dont have to say anything :D

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lol na it's cool vod yeah I got shot broke my sternum in half it has never healed correctly. thank god for Kevlar body armor. :D

were you in the army? cause i definatly didnt know that :D

Yeppers 82nd airborne Vod.

I might hop in and test myself at some point. I'm in Week 5 of P90x and have gone from 205 down to 187 in the five weeks. And on chest days we do a boatload of pushups and sick ab work every other day. The run would be difficult at first, since the program gets most of its cardio from Kenpo and Plyometrics. But I'm willing to bet I could come close to 14:00 at worst.

@ Jason: Dude much respect to you ner vod... in my eyes you're something we don't have a word for in mando'a... a hero. Glad to see u joining in vod, don't worry about the pushups... I'll do 'em for ya ner vod!

@ Lev'ika: Plans are actually to continue my career progression, I have to go to a fulltime flying squadron for a few years, not sure which one I'm going to yet since all 3 for me are at Tinker AFB, OK. Eventually plan to get an ALO spot and go back home to Jason's rival unit... the 101st Air Assault out of Fort Campbell, KY.

@Martigan: Yeah P90X is rough... that's why I'm using it! Glad to year good results ner vod! We'll call it a success story! The run is difficult because of the exact distance... most people can do 1 mile easily, and 2 miles comfortably... but 1.5 miles is a range that is just far enough to push you past the happy 1 miler, and too short to allow you to get into that comfortable 2 mile distance, in short... it hurts! lol

I usually max out the test. I am taking it on Sunday but this old MSgt is having reconstructive knee surgery on Tues and spinal injections in two weeks. Years of running and gunning has taken its toll. I still think I can max it out though...just too old and set in my way s to just lie down and die yet...


BTW Tinker isn't so bad...its where I am stationed...

Really?!! Awesome! May have to look u up when I get out there Boomer... what squadron r u with? I'm going to the 552nd Control Squadron for a while, and then I PCA to another one of the flying squadrons out there. Haven't maxed the fitness test since I was in ROTC tho... had some issues my junior year that kept me out of the PT program for almost a whole semester and it messed me up big time. I'm working my tail off to get back in shape!

Sweet! I am in the 507th ARW. We are the reserve wing on the other side of the base. I am the Law Office Sup. I gave up flyin back in 96 after I managed 3600 hrs and most of it combat time. I usually max it out but time is catchin up with me...We will definitely hook up when you get here. This is a GREAT place to live.

Good call on having everyone take a close look at their fitness level. I have seen too many bloated Mando'ad in photo galleries of the Cons...

I'm a recently retired (medically - I became diabetic) from 14 years of active duty in the Army...Airborne Infantry, including Op Iraqi Freedom. Since I am not doing normal PT anymore, I started crossfit. Actually my girlfriend is a hardcore crossfit chick and almost complete being a personal trainer. Those of you who don't want to pony up and get the P90X DVDs (or bootleg them off bittorrent), Google crossfit and give it a shot. Very minimal equipment and the main site posts all the WODs (workout of the day). Crossfit is very Mando'ad in my mind. As one last comment on all this, don't forget to shape up your diets as well! Maybe be brave and do the Zone (like weight watchers) or Paleo (straight caveman style diet) diets, or at least watch your carbs and cut out the garbage. I doubt Boba would pollute his body with trash!!

Oh & PS Jason_strk.... Airborne All the way!! 173rd (Your Italian red-headed step brother)

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Originally Posted by gymbeau2000

Good call on having everyone take a close look at their fitness level. I have seen too many bloated Mando'ad in photo galleries of the Cons...

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A primary reason for starting this ner vod.

BTW... thanks for your service! I really appreciate everything you guys who've served have done, things I'll never have the opportunity (and hopefully some things I'll never HAVE to do). You guys are truely heroes (I know there's no word for hero in mando'a) to me. I only hope that my service honors everything you guys have stood/still stand for. Thanks vode, I will try my best to live up to the high standard we should hold ourselves to everyday as professional warriors.

As for some statistics... I ran a nice, pleasant 12 min 1.5 today... a full 30 seconds faster than normal, kept running after that and lost track of distance, made a total of 45 min tho and I wasn't suffering for it. I think perhaps next time I run I'll try to actually wear myself out and see what I can do.

Great job, ner vod! Running is totally all about conditioning. The more you do it, the better you will be no matter what. I would love to get myself back in my 2001-2006 fitness level. I was stationed in Italy from 2001-2003 and we frequently ran 12.5 miles in less than 1 hour 15 minutes up the Monte Bericho hill. Fun times, lol.

Seriously look into this crossfit thing my girlfriend turned me onto. It's pretty hardcore and it's scaled to your ability. Last Saturday I did the Fight Gone Bad workout (3 rounds, 1 minute per exercise - box jumps, push presses @ 45lbs., rowing, wall ball tosses {20lbs. 12 ft. high}, sumo deadlift high pulls @ 75 lbs.; for 1 point per rep) I was pretty stoked getting 367!

wow! That's a pretty impressive work out!

Okay vode... I need to ask a favor, it's time for me to play the vode an card. I am going to be gone for a few weeks... 28 days to be exact and I need somebody to make sure this thread stays active. I will try to stay in touch, but can't be sure if I'll have internet access where I'm going. Somebody want to volunteer to be the thread bumper?

ill do it :D

Bump
Bump
Bumpity bump bump

Im all over that :lol

lol ok lev'ika it is! Thanks ner vod!

hey no problem :D its my pleasure

Well as SAT morning approached tthe rain crept in and....no test...Now I am on crutches and a profile for the next 3 months...

oh wow boomer, what happened? I hate being on profile, it sucks

BUMP!!!!!!! too early? :lol

lol again u crack me up ner vod

:D i try :lol

OK, anade, Kal'ika is away, but where is everyone else and their results/progress? beter get off your shebs & join in!

Am I the only verd to take up the challenge?

Remember:
Mishuk gotal'u meshuroke, pako kyore

Looking for some results :D

Bump :D

hey guys... found out we have a gym here just for the training school I'm at so I'll be working out a bit here as the schedule permits... I'll try to stay in touch but I will probably sporadic at best. Thanks guys for keepin' the thread up for me! BTW gymbeau I dunno if u've ever been here, but Fairchild is COOOLD! lol and the airline lost my luggage en route so I have 1 uniform and 1 set of civies! lol

Yeah Kal'ika, I have, but not for military matters. I live in Seattle (well just north) and use to train alot in Yakima WA, but traveled thru Spokane alot. Also, I noticed something on your profile about KY, are you from there?

yeah from KY, stationed at Tyndall, FL... on TDY at Fairchild, WA and movin to Tinker, OK...lol

Nice...I'm from SE Kentucky

me too!!! What part? I'm from Clinton Co. right there between dale hollow lake and lake cumberland

I'm from Perry county - Hazard (well I lived out in the county). So I guess Cumberland Falls is in that area?

Glad to see you got to escape the area like me!

lol yeah cumberland falls is real close... believe it or not... I actually miss home. Haven't been back for a while. So far Fairchild reminds me a lot of Minot and Ellsworth... it's cold and in the middle of nowhere! lol

Ill join I can not do many push-ups ina min but im sure i can work on that ;)
So count me in ill post what i can do some other day lol...and BTW is there a prize ha\

Bump :D

Sweet Robvas66 keep us posted :thumbsup

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Originally Posted by Robvas66

Ill join I can not do many push-ups ina min but im sure i can work on that ;)
So count me in ill post what i can do some other day lol...and BTW is there a prize ha\

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The prize is pride in being able to look at yourself and know you are more the warrior now than then.

ok i'm in can't wait to start im going to do it twice a week Wed. and Sat.

o good news! A friend and I are going to start going to a gym every week starting friday. We will go on either tuesday or friday every week. Ill keep you guys posted :D

Just got a pass to the gym. :) finally get to use machines instead of just free-weights!

he guys okay today :
30 Situps: 1 minute
51 Pushups:44 Seconds(couldn't do anymore)
1.5 Mile Run: Incomplete

Count me in, I'm a former army dog and refuse to believe I can't pass an Air force PT test :P( just joking on the last part) but I have felt WAY out of shape since getting my walking papers a few years ago, and I always have an excuse to NOT do something about it. but darn it I want to look sweet when I finally get my costume done.

Jason

You ever considered the USMC PFT or CFT as acceptable??? And how's the panhandle???

I'm in too :)

D

Great job everyone!! starting is 75% of the battle!!!

Here is my weekly progression:

Everyday warm-up = 3x10 push-ups, set-ups, pull-ups, air squats
Monday - 5k run = 27:56
Tuesday - Fran WOD (workout of the day) 21,15,9 thrusters @ 95lbs, 21,15,9 pull-ups = 7:57
Wednesday - Elizabeth WOD = 21,15,9 squat cleans @ 65 lbs, 21,15,9 dips = 8:19
Thursday - I think this will be my off day.

In addition, Monday is Iaido & Wednesday is 2 hours of Kendo

Ok
Pushups: 52, 50 seconds
Situps: 0
1.5 run: 0

Great job Jango!

Today's activities:
Crossfit Totals practice -
back squats 6 sets, 3 reps each @ 65lbs ramping to 185 lbs
military presses 6 set, 3 reps each @ 45lbs ramping to 95 lbs
deadlifts 6 sets, 3 reps each @ 150lbs ramping to 200 lbs