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Rip, I am taking a police physical assessment which requires sprinting and running a mile and a half. I must get better at running but I am doing well with the program. What would you suggest in order to keep gains but increase cardio endurance? The test also involves pushups and situps so strength is also necessary.
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Getting better at things requires education and proper practiceQuote:
I must get better at running
Excellent, your training is going wellQuote:
...but I am doing well with the program
keep doing what you are doingQuote:
What would you suggest in order to keep gains
I think what you mean is increase your anaerobic work capacity for running. At those distances "cardio endurance"...aka "aerobic cardio" doesn't come into playQuote:
...but increase cardio endurance?
To increase your anaerobic running capacity you must train it.
Strength is always necessary. In your situation dealing with body weight exercises and anaerobic tests functional mass (muscle / glycogen(energy)) is your friend and non-functional mass ( fat/excess water/poop) is your enemyQuote:
The test also involves pushups and situps so strength is also necessary.
The age old question... how can i get stronger and lighter thus faster.... an entire industry is built on this.
The good news is you can quickly build anaerobic work capacity from a good strength base and losing body fat just means eating a little less.
Lots of great info for you here, good luck!
