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Any good workouts for a prospective Navy pilot? (swimming is my aim here...)

Last post 09-16-2009, 1:11 AM by Stu Stewart. 3 replies.


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04-29-2008, 11:15 PM 5405

USNflyboyHopeful
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Any good workouts for a prospective Navy pilot? (swimming is my aim here...)

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Hey, any help or suggestions is very much appreciated!!! Big Smile

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05-01-2008, 9:40 PM 5408 in reply to 5405

raimius
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Re: Any good workouts for a prospective Navy pilot? (swimming is my aim here...)

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Mix it up. Do some sprints, some 250s, and a mile every once in a while. Freestyle and competitive backstroke would be the best, IMO.

(Not Navy, so I don't know what they like)

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05-02-2008, 3:47 PM 5410 in reply to 5408

USNflyboyHopeful
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Re: Any good workouts for a prospective Navy pilot? (swimming is my aim here...)

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Thanks sounds good Smile

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09-16-2009, 1:11 AM 8244 in reply to 5405

Stu Stewart
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Re: Any good workouts for a prospective Navy pilot? (swimming is my aim here...)

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500-yard swim using *** and/or sidestroke in under 12 minutes and 30 seconds
   10-minute rest
Perform a minimum of 42 push-ups in 2 minutes
   2-minute rest
Perform a minimum of 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes
   2-minute resPerform a minimum of 6 pull-ups (no time limit)
   10-minute rest
Run 1 ½ miles wearing boots and long pants in under 11 minutes and 30 seconds.

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