The Official U.S. Air Force Elite Workout
by Andrew Flach
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Author: Andrew FlachPhotographer: Peter Field Peck
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-05
ISBN: 1578261740
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Book Reviews of The Official U.S. Air Force Elite Workout
Book Review: Ok, at the very least, for it's implied purpose
Summary: 3 Stars
Getting past the obligatory background information on the U.S. Air Force's Special Operators, the CCTs and the PJs, it does a pretty decent job in the presumptive purpose of reading it for most, i.e., physically preparing one for the Indoc and Pipeline courses. The physical conditioning regimen is essentially standard military fare: stretches, high-rep calisthenics, and long distance runs, in varying combinations and repetition schemes. Again, good for it's purpose, as you'll need the ability to push through lactic acid buildup and overcome the pain barrier virtually daily, often while sleep-deprived and saddled with seemingly a thousand other things to worry about as well. In other words, it serves a psychological benefit and addresses a very real need, while at the same time grossly overtraining you in a physical sense. For the duration of your pipeline, at least, this may well be acceptable, as operations in the field will more often than not be forbidding and unforgiving and such training should prepare you to the degree possible. Speaking from the point of view of a bodybuilder, the prescribed weight training routine is structured all wrong (arms trained in the schedule prior to larger, torso muscle groups, etc.), but considering the purpose once again, that's not a major issue. Considering that this book's publisher released and marketed it at the same time as guides for other branches (Marines, Navy SEALs, etc.), I would have liked to have seen more of the PJs unique, "in house" workouts (some available on specialtactics dot com) and SOPs, but all in all, a good effort for those it stands to help.
Summary of The Official U.S. Air Force Elite Workout
You've heard of the SEALs. . . . now meet their blood brothers!The Official United States Air Force Elite Workout: An Official Five Star Fitness Guide
Featuring: Running ? Swimming ? Weight Training ? O'Course ? Calisthenics ? and much more!
Known as the PJ's and the CCT's, the pararescuemen and combat control technicians are the elite forces of the United States Air Force.
PJ's, whose motto is "that others may live", routinely go in harm's way to bring back downed pilots and crewmembers. CCT's, "first to fight", are responsible to enter hostile territory ahead of the rest and establish safe landing sites for arriving forces.
Their self-sacrificing efforts are heroic. Their training is intense, exciting, and before this book, little known. Now for the very first time, their powerful training techniques are brought to light in this profusely illustrated and documented presentation.
Includes sections on: stretching, weight training, calisthenics, running, swimming, rope climbing, entrance requirements, plus special dramatic coverage of water survival training, from both above and below the water line!
Over 200 pages. Loaded with photos.
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