This is the only thing holding me back...

[Dr Mario]

I'm hesistant to starting my potential career in law enforcement because I feel that I'm not physically ready for it. This being the case, I decided 2 months ago to start working out and training for it. Prior to this, I've been sparingly in and out of the gym--but now it's full on training every day.

I've lurked through many sites to see what it was I needed to do in the physical abilities test and I'm pretty sure I can do it. The only thing I'm concerned about is that I'm not a small guy, I'm not overweight but I'm not chiseled either. I stand at about 6 ft. 2 in. and I'm close to 260 lbs at the moment. I do push up's, weight training, and cardio every day.

I guess not having someone telling me if I'm going about this the right or wrong way is driving me absolutely crazy. Well, I'm just wondering if anyone felt this way. I keep thinking that if you feel you're not in the right shape to be a cop, you probably aren't.

[Hekim]

Once I finally got my wife on board for me to go into Law Enforcement, I made concerted effort to be in good physical shape before I took the tests. I spent a hard 2 years in the gym to work on strength and stamina. I realized as well that being a LFO, your physical training doesn't stop after you make it in. The public and your fellow partners are counting on you to be in good shape to be able to face anything that you encounter. So looking at what you need to do to pass the test isn't in my opinion the right way to look at it.

With that being said, out here, the best ban for the buck is Cardinal Fitness. It's a little shy over a $100 to join, and then it's $20 a month. The ones I go to don't have any swimming pools, steam rooms and things like that. It's strictly fitness. They also have trainers there as well. It doesnt cost to ask questions, and most of the people in the gym are more than happy to help you out. Just remember, strength and stamina dont happen over night. Good luck and dont get fustrated if you cant lift as heavy or run as far as you want. It all comes in time. Oh, and pick up a subscription to Muscle and Fitness. It has a lot of ads, but they have a ton of great info in there.

[nystangkid]

Once I finally got my wife on board for me to go into Law Enforcement, I made concerted effort to be in good physical shape before I took the tests. I spent a hard 2 years in the gym to work on strength and stamina. I realized as well that being a LFO, your physical training doesn't stop after you make it in. The public and your fellow partners are counting on you to be in good shape to be able to face anything that you encounter. So looking at what you need to do to pass the test isn't in my opinion the right way to look at it.

With that being said, out here, the best ban for the buck is Cardinal Fitness. It's a little shy over a $100 to join, and then it's $20 a month. The ones I go to don't have any swimming pools, steam rooms and things like that. It's strictly fitness. They also have trainers there as well. It doesnt cost to ask questions, and most of the people in the gym are more than happy to help you out. Just remember, strength and stamina dont happen over night. Good luck and dont get fustrated if you cant lift as heavy or run as far as you want. It all comes in time. Oh, and pick up a subscription to Muscle and Fitness. It has a lot of ads, but they have a ton of great info in there.

I totally agree with subscribing to Muscle and Fitness. They have a ton of articles and great info in there.

[1depd]

I'm hesistant to starting my potential career in law enforcement because I feel that I'm not physically ready for it. This being the case, I decided 2 months ago to start working out and training for it. Prior to this, I've been sparingly in and out of the gym--but now it's full on training every day.

I've lurked through many sites to see what it was I needed to do in the physical abilities test and I'm pretty sure I can do it. The only thing I'm concerned about is that I'm not a small guy, I'm not overweight but I'm not chiseled either. I stand at about 6 ft. 2 in. and I'm close to 260 lbs at the moment. I do push up's, weight training, and cardio every day.

I guess not having someone telling me if I'm going about this the right or wrong way is driving me absolutely crazy. Well, I'm just wondering if anyone felt this way. I keep thinking that if you feel you're not in the right shape to be a cop, you probably aren't.

The physical abilities test for Florida is not too difficult. The academy on the other hand can kick your butt. I'd be more concerned about the academy PT than the abilities test. As long as you honestly continue with your training you will do fine in the academy.

[Grift]

If you're looking to make a change in your level of fitness, remember that most of your gains will be made OUTSIDE of the gym. How you fuel your body determines what all that gym-time and road-work will get you and do for you. Get a regular workout routine at the same time that you change your diet (what, when, and how you eat) to match it. Magazines like the ones already suggested will give you a good place to start.

[future_cop_]

Just keep up what your doing, sounds like your doing good. Start feeling that your in shape too, your state of mind could really damper things, so feel that you can do instead of cant. Be sure to not over do yourself when training, you can cut down your everyday routine to about 3-4 times a week and still see and feel nice results. It sounds like to me that you can do it by the amount of effort your putting in, you just need to believe it to..Good luck.