1SG Private RallyPoint Member 48957 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2014-02-01T19:19:32-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 48957

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2014-02-01T19:19:32-05:00 2014-02-01T19:19:32-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 48966

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PRT is just a baseline for soldier conditioning. Now, if you want to improve overall performance you have to go with Crossfit.<br><br> 

2014-02-01T19:25:10-05:00 2014-02-01T19:25:10-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 48967

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would have to say Cross Fit - no question.  Not to mention - that I absolutely hate PRT.

2014-02-01T19:25:34-05:00 2014-02-01T19:25:34-05:00 SSG Oliver Mathews 49082

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In all honesty, I believe that each have their place. I have never been able to get a full hard sweat going when doing PRT, but i have been sore from doing it. But for the short time that i have done Cross Fit, i was sore for days after. <br><br>When i was in Highshcool i was a Power Lifter and i played football. Something i learned early about working out is that everyone is on different levels, and everyone has different strengths.  The standard Army PT PRT or good old 21-20, is a great base line and looks great to the public eye (read "Oh look at all those people doing synchronized PT").  But i dont believe that PRT or 21-20 could fully train a persons body. Much like public school it is for the "average" solider. and i understand that some commands have the 300 club where you can do PT on your own. But at the end it should be based on Focus groups. <br><br>This Focus group idea is where i have seen and felt that Cross Fit, and other outside the box/regulation PT is more effective over the long run.  When i arrived at my current unit, i arrived at the same time as 3 soldiers. The command put them under me and we where instructed to do PT on our own. this is a VERY unique unit. I did not do PRT nor did i do 21-20, I focused on what each soldier needed to improve on and worked those weaknesses while maintaining the strengths. Each of the soldiers improved and we had a Team average of 260. where at the beginning it was in the low two hundreds.<br><br>If i had to say which is better? Cross Fit. But taking a Private who can hardly pass a PT test, and giving him cross fit when he is not even used to doing PT? No.. <br>

2014-02-01T21:31:32-05:00 2014-02-01T21:31:32-05:00 1SG Eric Rice 49098

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1SG Haro,<div><br></div><div>PRT was developed to mitigate injuries and increase soldier fitness as a whole to include those with injuries. One of the major issues is that PRT is not implemented correctly. If we actually dive more into the publication it covers a lot more than just preparation drills, conditioning drills 1 and 2, and recovery drills. It includes Kettlebell training as well which provides for a great workout. There are also alternate exercises for those with medical restrictions in lieu of having soldiers do the overhead clap excessively. My suggestion is that each Battalion, Brigade, or installation develop a Cross Fit program for those who wish to participate. As well as send an NCO to the Master Fitness School to ensure the organizations PRT program is being conducted properly.  </div><div><br></div><div>SFC Rice</div><div><br></div>

2014-02-01T21:49:58-05:00 2014-02-01T21:49:58-05:00 CSM Private RallyPoint Member 49353

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A lot of folks here drinking the Crossfit Koolaid. How about any exercise program done with the proper programming, frequency, and intensity. PRT can do this too. 

2014-02-02T06:49:05-05:00 2014-02-02T06:49:05-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 49692

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No question about it, Crossfit improves overall fitness, while PRT is a joke.

2014-02-02T18:05:00-05:00 2014-02-02T18:05:00-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 50868

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It all depends on what results you are looking for.  They each have their pros and cons.

2014-02-04T07:54:37-05:00 2014-02-04T07:54:37-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 50879

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Both have their place, it's the smart person who knows when which one is appropriate.

2014-02-04T08:04:10-05:00 2014-02-04T08:04:10-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 51615

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>1SG,</p><p>I dont mind Cross Fit but cant stand when it is all you talk about. Do the crossfit and get be done with it! PRT works if you use it right but here in Korea my Platoon Sergeant doesnt want to do it. All we do is the prep drill and go to the gym or run. </p>

2014-02-05T04:36:45-05:00 2014-02-05T04:36:45-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 52201

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I like Crossfit, but prefer "Military Athlete" it is more Combat Arms/Tactical oriented.<div><br></div><div>Also SGM. (Ret) Pat Mcnamara's TMAC Inc is good for long-term physical fitness for combat soldiers. </div>

2014-02-05T21:24:22-05:00 2014-02-05T21:24:22-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 52206

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Top I would honestly say cross fit is a much better work out

2014-02-05T21:28:37-05:00 2014-02-05T21:28:37-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 52227

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>From FM 7-22</p><p>Why is PRT a mandatory training requirement?</p><br /><p>1-4. Physical readiness training is a mandatory training requirement because it is—</p><br /><p> Considered by senior leaders to be essential to individual, unit, and force readiness.</p><br /><p> Required by law for all individuals and units.</p><p> -------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Granted everyone wants Cross Fit, Insanity, P90x etc... Soldiers have off duty hours to do that if they wish. Lets stick with what the Army invested on. I invite some of you to do a session involving Prep Drill ten reps, CD1 Ten Reps; CD2 Ten Reps, CD3 Ten Reps and CL five reps. And than start all over again from CD1.</p>

2014-02-05T21:47:27-05:00 2014-02-05T21:47:27-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 54242

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>What is critical to remember regardless of the physical training regimen adopted is a focus on SAFETY. With the first major, documented CrossFit injury just recently, the focus needs to return to the things we as military members have always emphasized during all phases of training, the safe execution of the task at hand. </p><p> </p><p>While I would agree that many of the newer fitness models that emphasize rapid transitioning and multiple muscle group engagement is an excellent physical fitness exercise, we must remember that the body becomes fatigued as the workout progresses, and we have a reduction in ability to execute at the same level. With multiple muscle group engagement you may find that while you are executing a relatively lightly used muscle group in a later exercise, the supporting muscles may be fatigued, which can limit the ability to stabilize and execute a perfect repetition. This is when you open your body up for injury. </p><p> </p><p>Regardless of the type of exercise you choose to do, ensure that you read the signs your body is giving you, and don't barrell blindly into repetition execution, ignoring potentially harmful signals that you're approaching muscle exhaustion. </p>

2014-02-09T09:46:58-05:00 2014-02-09T09:46:58-05:00 SSG Roderick Smith 73228

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My CDR at my last unit was a very open and innovative individual. We started conducting PRT to standard, but it was obvious that the standard wasn&#39;t well known. We set up a sort of training program where everyone had to plan and instruct a few PRT sessions, right down to the risk assessment. Once we got that down, we mixed in one session of CrossFit every week. It was turned into a competition where Soldiers were recognized for finishing at the top in timed events and improvements over past times. It was a huge success, both with unit morale and overall physical fitness. He even sent a couple NCOs to a course to become CrossFit trainers.<br /><br />There are tons of exercises that can be done with PRT. If you stick with the basic PD, CD1 and 2, RD, etc., then yes it sucks and won&#39;t accomplish much. Dig deep into the reg. There is a lot there. Some of it is even CrossFit/P90X/Insanity-esque.

2014-03-10T20:43:06-04:00 2014-03-10T20:43:06-04:00 1LT Private RallyPoint Member 1555899

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>CrossFit 100%.

2016-05-24T10:31:01-04:00 2016-05-24T10:31:01-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 2194245

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Army just became the fattest branch in the military.... I&#39;ve never liked PRT. The Army spends so much time and money on failed programs and implements them by force, regardless of the lack of meaningful results. Everything from PRT to the Army APFT is inadequate and outdated for the sustainable physical fitness of todays soldiers. My suggestion is to look at the Marine Corps physical fitness program. Obviously that seems to be working.

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