Shuttle Run Test
by Steve Rhyan
Date Released : 13 Sep 2001
Question:
I have just taken on a client who has to pass the Shuttle Run Test (minimum Level 9.6) to gain entry to the Fire Fighters Recruitment. The test is in three weeks, and she has come to me for help. I got her to do a run through to see where we're at and she bombed out at 5.6! The last three months, she has been training hard but more long endurance style. I think she needs more power in her legs and glutes to push off from the pivot and perhaps some plyometrics. As far as her conditioning, should I keep putting her through the test until we get closer to the minimum requirement?
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