You wouldn't think how many elements you can take into consideration when training for your ADF or Police fitness test. Not only do you need to make sure that you are aware of your assessment requirements, but you also need to train effectively too. Many of The Barracks Gym members don't realise how much their training gear can affect their performance.

The Police Force in most Australian states and territories require new applicants to complete the shuttle run test. If that's the case in your area, you will need to prepare yourself to meet those requirements, and you'll only have one attempt on the day.

There are several fitness tests that you need to take if you want to be a part of the Queensland Police Service or the NSW Police Force. One of these is the Prone Bridge test. Knowing about the test and putting in the right level of practice and training is a necessity if you are to pass. ​

It can feel like there is both too much and not enough information out there on what you should do to prepare for your Assessment Day or YOU session. If you'd like some guidance from applicants who have recently attend these days, read on.

Nutrition sorts the Professionals from the Amateurs.

When we think about what you're attempting to achieve, let's not only think about getting enlisted, let's think about a long and successful career serving and protecting others in the ADF or Police. If we adopt that mindset and then start to think about food, we don't just want to think about the next session or getting enough fuel onboard for the PFA; we want to fuel a career. ​

​The requirements for becoming a police officer in Australia differ depending on your location. There are the typical requirements that you would expect in many other job interviews, but to become a police officer, you also have to be physically fit enough to be able to carry out the duties of the job. 

Where is my motivation?  How do I find it? How do you stay so motivated? If you'd like these questions answered then read on...