Ones Ready
A team of active duty Combat Control (CCT), Pararescue (PJ), and Special Reconnaissance (SR) leveraging our 69 years of special operations experience to make the next generation of operators smarter, faster and stronger than we ever were. We are the PREMIERE resource for all things Air Force Special Warfare. The Ones Ready Podcast is honest talk about what it is like to go from a know-nothing high school graduate to an elite Special Operator. We will cover important practices for success including physical training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset traits essential to any team. Join us in The Team Room to get all your questions answered!! With battle-tested operators from across USAF SPECWAR and far-reaching web of recruiters, subject matter experts, and friends, there are no questions we can’t answer- and if we can’t, we know exactly where to look. See you in The Team Room!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team are those of the team and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.
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Ep 316: AFSPECWAR Initial Fitness Test (IFT) Deep Dive
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In order to join the Air Force for one of the Air Force Special Warfare, or AFSPECWAR, career fields, you need to pass the Initial Fitness Test (IFT). The standards and numbers for the test are clear, but you might still have some questions. Don't worry, Trent and Aaron have got you covered. They provide tips and tricks for everything from proper form to managing your output and help you score your best on the IFT now and in the future.
We hope you found this information useful. Please let us know if we missed anything, except for Aaron's mistakes, of course. Also, feel free to share your latest IFT numbers in the comments section. If you're scared and don't want to, we get it.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Appreciation
01:08 Understanding the Initial Fitness Test (IFT)
06:10 Mastering Pull-Ups: Form and Technique
13:20 Achieving Success in Sit-Ups: Common Mistakes to Avoid
22:48 Building Endurance and Strength for the IFT
31:13 Mastering Push-Up Form and Technique
32:39 Pacing for Success in the Run
48:39 Training Appropriately for the Fitness Test
56:54 Mastering the IFT: Strategies for Success
59:08 Perfect Form: The Key to IFT Performance
01:02:50 The Swim Portion: Techniques and Tips
01:05:24 The Surface Swim: Building Endurance
01:08:36 Open Turns vs. Flip Turns: Which is Better?
01:13:07 Training Strategies for IFT Preparation
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