Are there any MFT's on here who can help me build a good PT foundation? I would like to improve my units PT program.

2014-10-08T08:35:29-04:00

Is there any MFT's on here who can help me build a good PT foundation? I would like to improve my units PT program.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 12:32 AM

2014-10-16T00:32:22-04:00

As much as this sounds weird, use the PRT manual. Trust me, it does work. Learn how to do all the exercises properly with the proper cadence. For example, study the PDs. Learn the exact order then learn each one by breaking it down and doing each one according to the manual. Once you have that, practice calling out each one (use a mirror if necessary). Once you KNOW each one, bring it all together and do an entire full set of PDs but do so one after the other after the other. That's how PRT is suppose to be done. This include all three CDs and the other exercises. If it is done properly, people will get a decent burn and you'll see improvements on PT scores.

Response by MAJ Laurie H. made Oct 17 at 2014 9:21 AM

2014-10-17T09:21:30-04:00

You can find all our members who have been to the MFTC using the advanced search, or by clicking the "Master Fitness Trainer Course (MFTC)" tag in your discussion.

The results are here: https://www.rallypoint.com/military-schools/master-fitness-trainer-course-mftc/servicemembers

It may be helpful to reach out directly.

Response by SFC Scott Parkhurst made Mar 10 at 2017 2:54 AM

2017-03-10T02:54:05-05:00

There's great input here and yes, do follow them. I have to brag here but reason for is because it is showing that it can be done! I actually got my Unit of a tad over 500 (Medical) to all get in shape and just about everyone including officer's pass the APFT. And no, there was no cheating. It took a lot of hard work on ALL of us and it took me just about a year. I was the only MFT as well. What I did was council and studied each of my soldier's chart's and put them on a training plan. Got them all off of soda too! I took my personal time and ran with them and worked out with them and whatever their weakest APFT was, we strengthened it. I mototivated them.....That's what a Unit really want's, they want PT to be structured but also have some fun in there somehow without it being "silly" and or non-military. Do whatever you can within reg.'s but do it. We were at war and I needed these soldiers fit both mentally and physically so you get kind of in this "I take this personally, and if any soldier fails then I fail". I was totally shocked that I would get an award for this as I did not do this for that. You worked hard for that title and being a MFT is not to be taken lightly so earn it by giving back to your soldier's and your Unit. Good luck and have fun as I did.