For the workouts, is it all supposed to be accomplished all at once in the same setting, or is it okay to break it up?
You can break it up if you need to. That's not a big deal, just make sure you get it all in. I have many clients who work full time or work 18 hours a day, or 24hr shifts and they break up their workouts too. You have to find a way to make it work with your schedule.
I’ve realized that I can do something for an extended time and not quit but it just might take me forever. But when it comes to timed things I almost break. Any inputs?
The biggest thing to remember is that you are not working under the same circumstances that you will when you get to selection. You don't have the pressure when you are out at the gym by yourself. If you are finishing the workouts then you are way ahead of your peers, I guarantee it. But this also means you can improve your speed on some of the events. This is where I cannot completely replicate the feeling of being at selection for you. Keep it up and finish the workouts and you will be just fine. If you can find a workout partner, healthy competition will keep you on your toes as well.
Does your Get Selected program help resolve calisthenic plateaus or is it more like a glimpse of Selection for someone who hasn’t been there?
It is meant to do both. After seeing all the students come through Indoc, I noticed too many people just doing a substandard pushup to try and get grad standards. So I incorporated a lot of exercises in the Get Selected program that have helped me throughout my time as a PJ and instructor to get guys through. There are also days where you will get a gut check, which helps people prepare for the long days so they can figure out nutrition and rest. The workouts I designed use sandbags and a weight vest to help guys increase their numbers.
Would you still recommend your Pass the PAST program for Reserves Pararescue?
No, I would recommend doing the Get Selected program for the reserves since you will have to go through their hiring process, which will include a lot of the exercises in the workout.
I just wanted to know if your workout program will include underwater swimming and how far should I be swimming underwater?
Currently I have two programs, one for those who can pass the PAST and one for those who need to start out a little slower. If you can pass the PAST, my GET SELECTED program has underwaters and other watercon.
If you need help passing the PAST, choose this program.
If you are a little more advanced and you can pass the PAST, choose this program.
In terms of PAST scores, I'm just slightly under passing on my run and pushups, but my other areas are strong. Should I just go right ahead into your Get Selected program?
I think you could probably get by without doing the Pass the PAST program, it will be difficult for sure though. Just make sure you are ready to dedicate 2 hours everyday to training and you will do fine!