The Official United States Air Force Elite Workout

by Flach, Andrew; Peck, Peter Field

• ISBN13: 9781578261741
• ISBN10: 1578261740
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-19
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

PART I
Introduction to the Five Star Fitness Series	11	(2)
Introduction to the USAF Elite Workout	13	(8)
PART II	21	(18)
Who are the PJs and CCTs?	25	(2)
A History of the PJs and CCTs	27	(7)
So you want to be a PJ or CCT?	34	(5)
PART III: FITNESS TRAINING	39	(50)
Run Training	41	(12)
Water Confidence & Swim Training	53	(18)
Weight Circuit	71	(18)
PART IV: WORKOUT WITH THE USAF ELITE	89	(58)
Stretches	91	(16)
Upper Body Exercises	107	(6)
Pull-ups & Dips	113	(12)
Abs & Midsection	125	(14)
Just for Fun	139	(8)
PART V: O'COURSE	147	(18)
PART IV: WORKOUT SCHEDULES	165
Nutrition	189	(23)
Recruitment Info	212	(1)
About the Authors	213