Unit Physical Training (PT) - Ideas and Options

Welcome to the USAFE consolidated library for PT ideas and options!

This is a consolidation of existing PT programs and new ideas. Some have been published in other guides and credit is given, as appropriate. We'd like this resource to grow with submissions from fitness professionals and PTLs. All submissions will be reviewed by one of our Fitness Program Managers (Exercise Physiologist at the HAWC) prior to posting. We'll give credit for each program posted. Please help to build this resource by submitting an interesting PT idea!

Single PT Sessions:

Band Circuit - Ramstein

Beat the Bleep - Croughton

This session incorporates 2 multistage fitness tests which have developed through Loughborough University (leading sports and exercise facility) in the UK. The 2 tests are commonly referred to as BLEEP tests
What is the Bleep Test

This session content predominantly includes a 5km run.

Espirit de Corps Challenge - Croughton

This session is an exercise in team work as the 1500 meter run must be completed by each team as a whole i.e. the team finishes as quickly as the slowest member.

3-2-1 Circuit Training - AF PTL Guide

Back to Basics Warrior Fitness - AF PTL Guide

Beginner Step-Wise Running Program - AF PTL Guide

Circuit Class - 45 min, 24 people - AF PTL Guide

Indoor Boot Camp - AF PTL Guide

Last Person Running Formation - AF PTL Guide

Outdoor Running Circuit - AF PTL Guide

PT for Outdoor Par Course - AF PTL Guide

Total Body Circuit - AF PTL Guide

We're looking for more ideas for longer programs - progressive PT in four, six, eight or twelve week blocks!
12 Weeks to Fitness Improvement for the Run Test - Aviano
12 Weeks to Fitness Improvement for the Cycle Ergometry Test - Aviano

Other resources:

Stretching - Safe Stretches and Stretches to Avoid - Aviano
Borg's Rating of Perceived Exertion - Aviano

Air Force PTL Guide, Jan 04 (.pdf, 2.2MB)

Commander Checklist for Indoor PT

Commander Checklist for Outdoor PT

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