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You look like a big country mofo. Dont get mad at me, I am at your service sir..

The only problem I see with swimming is you can't get ultra ripped when doing it, as a sole activity for cardio.

There was a study or article that was mentioned by Charles Poloquin on third world pearl divers that would swim all day long, to the floor of the ocean to retrieve pearls. Even though these pearl divers had single body digit fat they still weren't as cut as they should have been at that level of fat percentage.

Now the theory is that when you are in the water you lose alot of body heat. Your body is very effecient at trying to stay in homeostasis, so to prevent this, the body holds an extra layer of fat. This in turn works as a layer of insulation, as you would have on a house. That extra layer prevents, that you lose to much heat while your in the water.

Don't get me wrong I still think swimming is a great cardio exercise, but I have never seen an extremely ripped swimmer. They are lean and if that's the physique you are striving for then more power to you. But, for the bodybuilders that want every single striation to show, swimming should be used sparingly, as a cardio tool.

We are all different in our goals, as I don't strive to have a swimmers physique. I would much rather be built like Branch Warren, who is around my height. This keeps me striving everyday to get to the gym, eat good, and do my cardio, so I can achieve a physique that I'm happy with.

So, good luck to you all, whatever your goal is!

I agree with Snatchito. In the Marines, I got fap'd out for 9 months to be a swimming instructor upgrading Marines for their swim quals. I got lucky because I was in the grunts. Anyways, I used to swim freestyle 1000 meters every morning (req.) and I can definately attest from experience that it doesn't effectively cut your muscles up at all. For cardiovascular health it is the "crown jewel." The only way I could see that is if you swam 100 meters, then ran a half mile, then flip flop back and forth.

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Oh yes Smokey, you are definitely huge. Do you have to buy your own uniforms and equipment or is that supplied to you by the state? Either way, I bet the supply sergeant isn't happy to see you coming.

I got to agree with the others that I would be like all the others when pulled over by you and saying "Yes Sir Officer Sir". But then again, I treat all people who bleed blue that way for pure respect for their job and the brotherhood. It wouldn't matter if their your size or 105 soaking wet. The shield carries its own weight that demands respect.

Good job on staying in shape and keep up the hard work. I get so dissapointed when I see an out-of-shape officer. I think every department(city, county, state) should have a fitness requirement somewhat like the military. You have to pass a test and weight-in to make sure your with-in specs. Some places do that and some don't but being healthy for that particular job just is a must in my opinion.

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I am going to join the police academy in few months when my just jumped over the grand canyon status changes to a citizen status. After that I would be one of the few po-pos that vouch for M1T and SD. I am going to be on SD while taking the physical test as it would make it easier for me to run two miles in 14 minutes. I already benches 150% of my body wait, I only need 70% to qualify. Then I have to do 25 bend leg crunches, shit I can do 500

Apoc,
What government level are you trying for: city, county, state, federal? I also thought you were in college in Ga. Are you going to try and finish your degree? I hope so, it will be hard but know it is possible if you work it out with your department. Good luck with the academy.

Good luck! It's a great field to get into. I always say "Job Security!" Don't expect to get rich. I work my 40 hours + for the state, and have a lawn care business on the side. (mowing just started. Been working my arse off.) But, it's a real rewarding job. You won't save the world, but just helping people is very rewarding. I could do other things, and make more money. But, I love my job. You're already ahead of the game by being physically fit. It will only help you. Cuz, trust me some people will try you.

We have to buy our uniforms. They give us a 300.00 a year allowance. Which, sucks. Cuz, our uniform pants cost 80.00 a piece. If you rip a pair in a fight, your SOL. Anywho, I have to have my uniforms custom built. If I bought a shirt off the store rack I would have to have major alterations done to it. I agree with your comment about some of my co-workers. We have some that are bad, bad, bad out of shape. But, I want to go home at the end of my shift, and I WILL! Thanks for good comments.