APFT alternate event: 6.2-Mile Stationary-Cycle Ergometer Test, what's the best way to train for it?

2015-11-06T11:28:57-05:00

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 11:34 AM

2015-11-06T11:34:51-05:00

Ride, ride, and ride. Find an area, or course, that is that length and just keep riding until you meet your time. Also, remember to keep the same gear set on your bike when you do it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 11:36 AM

2015-11-06T11:36:29-05:00

oops, now that I re-read your post headline, find that stationary bike and pick a setting and just keep riding until you meet your time.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 6 at 2015 11:43 AM

2015-11-06T11:43:00-05:00

Go through exercises which stress your cardiovascular system such as running, swimming, etc SGT Jon Conover. For those who can't run or swim then one of the best ways is an elliptical "bicycle" or similar system that allows yo to get a cardiovascular without going anywhere. :-)

Response by SFC Stephen King made Nov 6 at 2015 12:11 PM

2015-11-06T12:11:29-05:00

SGT Jon Conover practice and do work on leg muscles as well.

Response by LTC Jeffrey Strickland made Nov 6 at 2015 3:35 PM

2015-11-06T15:35:10-05:00

Cycling is a whole lot different than running. Enroll is a cycling class, if they are available on post, and do then in lieu of PT. My wife does this.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 6:20 PM

2015-11-06T18:20:27-05:00

Like most other cardio events, only way to get better is to do it...and a lot!

Response by SGT Victoria Belbusti made Sep 25 at 2018 12:01 AM

2018-09-25T00:01:04-04:00

When I was at Fort Sam, I trained on the ergo-meter bike at the gym. I am currently at Fort Gordon and the staff member at the gym said that was cheating and would not let me train on the bike.