Hitting the gym is a cornerstone to improving your muscular capacity, and the same can be applied to underwater competency. Training your body to endure the rigors of oxygen (o2) deprivation and carbon dioxide (Co2) tolerance is just as important as other forms of training while prepping for selection. And just like utilizing different exercises …
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[spp-player url=”https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/outsidepodcast/cdn-outside.prx.org/wp-content/uploads/Sweat-Science_Hypoxia.mp3″]Podcast By Outside Magazine. Copyright is owned by the publisher and audio streamed from their servers. A PJ candidate uncovers the science behind the challenges of underwater confidence drills at the Air Force’s most grueling school; Pararescue Indoctrination. Most notably, the 50m underwater is known as being one of the hardest single challenges- with …
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I’ve tried this myself and validated this technique with the core group of guys I work with at the pool. I’ve seen guys’ breath hold go from an initial :45-1:15 to 2:40-3:28 utilizing the below technique. First, some key information: -Deep Breathing: “Deep breathing” involves taking a big breath in through the mouth, holding for …
While some suitable substitutes are, well…suitable, sometimes it is absolutely essential to duplicate the exact gear used at selection. In this write-up, I have done the research and found the 7 critical pieces of equipment that you need to train with to be successful inside the pool while at PJ Indoc, CCT assessment, Phase 2 …
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From the PJ Pool Wizard Series: How to accomplish the 50m underwater. No analyzing in this video, just a solid view of how its done well. Note there is no panicking near the end- usually indicated by faster strokes or looking up to see where the end is (like most 50m attempts), his stroke and …
