Rhoda Andrews You're welcome, I'm glad I inspire you :)

Me too

Join the explorer program to become an officer once you’re 21

Awesome time Nav!

+Jag Sidhu Thanks Jag. The biggest tip I can give you, which you may have heard from others, is to pace yourself and stay within your abilities. Few people can maintain what I can. I've seen them try and fail, badly. Nerves and adrenaline will fuel you on the first few laps but if you take it out too fast you will crash and burn in the end. Stay conservative, start slower than you think you should and maintain that pace for as long as possible. It helps to have a high level of cardio conditioning but that can mean nothing if you don't pace yourself.

+Marc-Jason Locquiao No worries Marc. Yeah bro I do a lot of cardio at the moment. Like 6.5mph for about 4 minutes. Which isn't the greatest I know. But I have never been big on it. But yeah i'll keep a pace and not rush and save my energy till the end. - Lastly I was thinking of eating a peanut butter sandwhich with bananas 2 hours before my Pare exam. Is that a good idea as well? - Thanks again for replying bro.

+Jag Sidhu If you're already used to eating that, then stick with it. More often than not, you don't want to try something new, especially when it's an important test.

How did you do? Are you still in policing?

How did u do?

+NFSMWGIRL For cardio training you need a mix of low intensity training and high intensity training. If you can run 3km, that's great, but it depends on how fast you can run it. A fast 3km time (anything less than 15 min) gives you a greater chance of passing. For strength training, focus on the basics and get stronger in those. Things like push-ups, pull-ups, squats, deadlifts, and lunges, and working on core strength and stability through exercises like planks and deadbugs will aid in performance. But just because you get stronger, it's still not a guarantee of a pass. There are skills that need to be learned on top of cardio training and strength training. Things like how to jump over the hurdles properly, or the mat jump; how to perform the falls efficiently; how to effectively tackle the push/pull machine (it's not just brute strength needed); and learning how to pace properly. What I suggest is run a practice test so you know what to expect. Don't just rely on videos to familiarize yourself. Another option is to set up your own course if you can't attend a practice. I have a video on that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/psB7ish5ud2dmGQ.html

+Marc-Jason Locquiao thanks for the advice :) it was really helpful

+Marc-Jason Locquiao thanks for the advice :) it was really helpful

+NFSMWGIRL You're very welcome!

Yah, 70lbs. When you can run at your max speed for 20 min. straight only breathing from your nose and without getting tired then I would take this test.

Thanks! On a good day I'm maybe 5'6", and a buck 40.

6 feet

Where did you run your POPAT? In B.C., the standards haven’t changed. The falls are 10 total (5 on front, 5 on back), and in regards to the machine, each agency is different. VPD is fine with just the foot crossing the line, and most other agencies are fine with the foot crossing the line. I’m only aware of one place that is strict with the rotations having to go all the way to the end.

Redline Conditioning I see some tests showing people crossing their legs on the push pull. Is this allowed?

@@valueStocks Technically you're not allowed to cross the legs. Best to check with the agency you're applying to and ask if you can cross. Otherwise, assume you can't and shuffle side to side only.

Redline Conditioning thanks for the reply.

Trust me it’s not, very very hard on the body

He makes it look easy but it's a very difficult test.

I am pinoy, but born and raised in Canada. When you do start running, make sure to start easy. Even a run/walk program is fine to begin with. You want to give your body time to adapt to the stresses of running. It also allows you to work on your run technique as well.

Will start today. Yeah will start walking then jog. The orientation will be on friday. Not the actual yet. But would like to finish it. Im from Brandon MB

@@budoymotovlogs4470 Sometimes you gotta take those baby steps first and build from there. Stick with it, stay consistent, and you'll surprise yourself.

VPD is a municipal police force, RCMP is a federal police force. With RCMP when you join them, you could be placed anywhere in Canada. That's a major difference between the two.

+Marc-Jason Locquiao thanks, I'm going to try to join the vpd because I really don't want to be placed anywhere in Canada

I don't think you really get to choose where you want to work. I believe it's about experiences and seniority.

Where we’re from (BC), skipping steps is allowed.

I am actually not in the process with VPD, or any other agency for that matter, nor do I plan to apply any time soon. I train applicants who aspire to become officers. This was more of a fun thing for me to do.

Challenge accepted. I’m 3 years away from 40, and still ran a 2:54 last year at 36.

@@rlconditioning awesome!

Not yet. Best is 2:49. But I haven’t been pushing my training much the last few years. I could probably still pull off a 3:00 POPAT, give or take a couple seconds.

@@rlconditioning only 2:49??? Dude I think it is time for retirement... Leave some room.for young guns lol Btw... 2:49 has a video?

@@ozz3790 There is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5mlrN2Zzty-qKs.html

I’m very curious, where do they require under 2:50? (As an aside, the same guy got 2:49. You can see it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5mlrN2Zzty-qKs.html)

@@rlconditioning I’m in Prairieville Louisiana I applied for CO ascension parish sheriffs office. I’ve been watching your videos because I failed my first time I got 3:56 so in other places I would’ve passed, but here BIG fail. Your videos have really helped me cut my time down my test is Friday hopefully I made it🤞

Never mind I see here I’ve been watching the wrong videos 😬🥴 it’s the COPAT not the POPAT 🤦🏾‍♀️ carry on lol great job

@@tajiathornton9255 No worries, honest mistake! Good luck on Friday!

@@rlconditioning PASSED!

Considering she was running me through the test while recording me, and making sure she can still see if I made any mistakes, I’d say she did fine.

SO Sorry we couldn’t get Francis Ford Capolla at late notice

LOOL I encourage you too try it out and get back to me. It's very hard to get under 4:15 and even harder to get a competitive time

I would agree, to an extent, someone that is reasonably fit can pass under 4:15. But you would need to define what "reasonably fit" is. Also, just because you pass doesn't mean you'll make it all the way through the process. I know that many of the people who make it to the JI Police Academy are well under 4 minutes for their POPAT.