Physical Training Activities. APRT

This addresses specific PRT goals in the areas of strength, endurance and mobility. It takes most of the training time (30 to 60 minutes). Conduct at least two strength and mobility days and two endurance and
mobility days each week, with one endurance and mobility training session consisting of speed running. Follow
the guidelines listed below:
􀁺 Conduct strength and mobility training every other day.
􀁺 Conduct endurance and mobility training (running) every other day. This also applies to foot marches
more than 5 km in the toughening phase.
􀁺 Avoid conducting foot marches and endurance and mobility training on the same or consecutive
days.
􀁺 Perform speed running once per week, preferably in the middle of the week. In the sustaining phase,
speed running may be conducted twice per week for well-conditioned Soldiers.
􀁺 A typical five-day training week will include two or three strength and mobility days that alternate
with two or three endurance and mobility days.
􀁺 Conduct the preparation drill before the APFT. If required, Soldiers may perform push-ups in
conditioning drill 1 on their knees. After the conclusion of the AFPT, the recovery drill is conducted.
􀁺 Schedule APFTs so Soldiers have advance notice. Preferably, the APFT should be scheduled on
Monday to allow for recovery provided by the weekend. If the APFT is not conducted on a Monday,
no PRT should be conducted on the day before the APFT.