10 APFT Hacks

10 АPFT HАСKS Ready to up your game? Not scoring as well as you'd like? We can help! Here are 10 hacks to help you rock your next APFT. REGISTER FOR 1 DO 10 PUSH-UPS OR SIT-UPS EVERY TIME FUN RACES Sign up either by yourself or with friends and family to do local runs or races. Join a 5K that raises awareness for a cause that's near YOUR FAVORITE TV CHARACTER SMILES Exercising doesn't have to be boring or routine. You can have fun with mini- workouts while watching your favorite TV show. This can help you build endurance anytime and anywhere. and dear to you-it will make you feel good doing something for others plus it will beef up your stamina! Committing to a race will motivate you to train and it will challenge you to run faster. 3. PLACE A BOTTLE OF 4%23 WORK IT OUT WITH A WATER BY YOUR KEYS BATTLE BUDDY Place a water bottle next to There are many benefits to working out with a buddy. You are more likely to show up when you know a friend is waiting for you at the track or gym. It makes the time go by faster and they may suggest a workout you wouldn't do on your car or house keys and grab it on your way out the door. Or set an alarm on your phone that reminds you to drink water. Staying hydrated will keep your body functioning properly for peak performance. your own. Good mojo all around! TAKE UP A TEAM SPORT Tap into your competitive spirit and get your cardio in while having fun! Meet some friends for flag football, racquetball, or basketball. GET FOOTLOOSE Tuck your feet under the sofa or have a friend hold down your feet while you do your sit-ups. This will work your core better and offer more resistance. ADD SOME ROCK AND ROLL TO YOUR ROUTINE KEEP YOUR RITUALS When you take the APFT, you may not have a mat or smooth surface to test on. Practice doing sit-ups and push-ups outside on the rocky ground. This will get your hands and back ready before test day. Don't change up your routine on test day. Doing something drastically different than what you're used to in the 24 hours leading up to your APFT can cause anxiety and poor performance. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT 810 SKIP THE BAR Every couple of weeks do a mock APFT. Set goals. Time yourself to see how long it takes to run two miles. Challenge yourself and count how many sit-ups and push-ups you can do in 2 minutes. Pass on the partying or drinking a few rounds at the bar the night before your APFT-a hangover will wreck your score. Save the celebrations for after the test. Looking for more APFT hacks? GUARD YOUR OHEALTH Check out our cheat sheets and workout guides at http://www.guardyourhealth.com/apft-max/. My Mission. My Health. || || ||