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Going Through A Medical Appeal during your adf application

10/7/2020

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When it comes to a medical appeal, you are generally given a timeframe that you can expect to wait. It is imperative to note that you are one of thousands of applicants who have put in a medical appeal and that you should find a way to use this time wisely. If this is you, then read on... 

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SHIN PAIN WHILST TRAINING FOR THE BEEP TEST, WHAT COULD IT BE?

9/15/2020

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When jumping back into running for the first time or completing a heavy session many of us tend to experience lower limb discomfort, especially around the anterior and medial lower leg and calves. So, what is this new discomfort, how can I manage it and when should you get help?

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IMPROVE YOUR GRIP STRENGTH FOR THE POLICE FITNESS TEST

8/21/2020

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grip strength for police fitness test
The importance of having a strong grip as a Police officer can be directly related to how effective you are at restraining and possibly detaining a person of interest. You’ll have to achieve at least a 30kg reading on the dynamometer at the Vic Pol, NSW Police Force and WA Police Force fitness tests.

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WHY ADF & POLICE APPLICANTS SHOULD STOP SAYING 'I CAN'T'

8/7/2020

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Saying 'I can't' is a poor excuse. You can. You're just choosing not to. If this is something that you do all the time, read on to find out what you can start saying instead... 

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how the online training works with TBG

6/29/2020

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In order to give you the direction, accountability and support you need, there are a couple of different elements to this program. Here’s a brief description:

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3 effective release techniques for tight calves

6/15/2020

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Tight calf muscles are an extremely common occurrence for ADF and Police applicants who are new to running and are training for the PFA or APSAD or any other Police recruiting fitness test. The amount of running training you do each week needs to be slowly increased over time to ensure that you don’t injure yourself however this is often overlooked especially when your PFA or Police fitness test is just a few weeks away and you want to train hard to ensure you can pass the beep test. The result in this sudden increase in running training generally, always, leads to tight calf muscles and, if not addressed, can progress to injuries such as shin splints.

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WhY YOU NEED a battle buddy for your adf or police application

5/7/2020

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Embarking on your fitness journey, especially when preparing for the ADF or Police, can be challenging. You might feel like you're going it alone, but there's a valuable ally you shouldn't overlook: The Battle Buddy. Let's explore how this military concept can revolutionise your fitness routine.

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BEST Recovery Methods When Training For The ADF and Police

3/1/2020

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As important as it is to train hard and work towards getting yourself fit and strong, incorporating some sort of recovery method into your week is also crucial. If you need some help finding the right recovery method then read on... 

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How to Improve Your Push-Ups for the Australian Police Force Fitness Test

2/22/2020

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​Are you keen to become a police officer in Australia? Mastering the push-up then must become one of your goals during preparations to the physical fitness test. In 5 out of the seven territories, the Police Force includes the push-ups in their PFA.  


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How to Choose Your Footwear for the ADF and Police Fitness Tests

2/13/2020

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Training Shoes for ADF and Police Fitness Test

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.

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