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I just started PT with the APD in GA. Like most of the women in my class we need to build upper body strength, beside sides push ups, what else would anyone recommend - as far as exercise & even any type of supplements. Also I have a very fast metabolism as also need something to help build muscles. I heard an uncle say drinking raw eggs in the morning, does that really work? Also if anyone has any suggestions on how to build stamina ( we have to run everyday) if would be very helpful. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Pull-ups would help tremendously. They help to build your lats. Also when it comes to oing push-ups watch yor form. Practice o you are required to train. Just throwing out push-ups doesn't help. Practicing perfect form, while painful, helps produce the best results I have found. Any supplements that have "clean" protein (powder types). Eating raw eggs sounds appetizing but hve you ever heard of salmonella? Going down to the local GNC will prove very helpful and nformative. Clean protein means a protein product that is low in fat and carbohydrates (or at least balances the carb/protein ratio). There is an insightful article on here called "Fitness For Future Recruits for the Law Enforcement / Military" by Stew Smith, CSCS. Look it up in the training section of PoliceLink. It is a really good guide and yes it is painful but then again all tings that are worthwhile are. Have fun, train hard, be safe!

Thanks to everyone for their recommendations, Please keep 'em coming! Marine4life, I'm not in the Academy yet, I have ac ouple more months b4 that! I want to be in tip top shape b4 "hell day" (the1st day of academy)! Again thanks to everyone, I look forward to reading more!

Be careful with the raw eggs.  Only get the good ones.  I did that for a while in college and after doing it for a while, my knees went bad, the doc thinks I got salmonella from doing it and it went to my joints.  They eventually got better, but just be careful. 

Do dips, cable rows, lat pulldowns and other exercises that utilize many muscle groups at the same time.  Do them for reps, not for weight.  So if you have to, do assisted dips, etc, etc. 

miyonte1982 says ...

I just started PT with the APD in GA. Like most of the women in my class we need to build upper body strength, beside sides push ups, what else would anyone recommend - as far as exercise & even any type of supplements. Also I have a very fast metabolism as also need something to help build muscles. I heard an uncle say drinking raw eggs in the morning, does that really work? Also if anyone has any suggestions on how to build stamina ( we have to run everyday) if would be very helpful. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

i say do multiple types of push-ups, as in wide grip, diamond, and regular push-ups, do different elevations, pull-ups and chin-ups are good for upper body. dont do raw egg's unless you wanna take the chance of getting messed up. supplements can be ok for some, not all. a mistake a lot of people do is not do any research and just start taking stuff w/o researching how and what works best for their specific self. plus it takes a lot of money per month for the right supplements and to maintain it all. as far as endurance, not smoking helps out a lot (not sure if you do or not). but swimming laps, doing different cardio everyday, at least a half an hour a day w/ high intensity. make sure you're hydrating too