Preparing for Army Combat Fitness Test
"The ACFT will change how people need to train and prepare to test for the Army, and this is the book we've been waiting for! Nate and Rob have the combination of experience and knowledge needed to train soldiers to meet the physical demands of the job and succeed in this assessment." --Hunter Schurrer, Coach and Founder of The Performance Syndicate "The ACFT was a great step in establishing readiness standards as the tactical landscape evolves to produce and maintain healthier soldiers. This book serves as a map . . . The context given and breadth of provided programs will prove to be nothing less than a trailhead for every soldier looking to start or improve their path of performance and wellness." --Vernon Griffith, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, Coach, Author, and Speaker Assess your readiness and train for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). The Army's revised physical test provides a more diverse measurement of a soldier's physical abilities than its predecessor, but if you are one of the 200,000 annual recruits or the 1.2 million active duty soldiers who must pass these new protocols, this diverse test may bring anxiety and uneasiness. Enter Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test. Backed by the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, this authoritative guide breaks down the requirements of the ACFT and prepares you for each of its six events. You'll find descriptions of each event, instructions on how to perform each test safely and effectively, and scoring standards for each. You will also learn how to self-assess your current readiness and choose a training program to maximize your performance outcomes. You'll find a variety of sample plans--from 4 to 24 weeks--so you can pick a plan based on the time remaining until your test date. Training programs are accompanied by execution guidelines for over 100 exercises, so you can safely and effectively execute the exercises assigned within your training program. The ACFT does not have to feel overwhelming and cause anxiety. With a solid plan and a commitment to training, you can show up on test day with confidence.