The Prepper Physical Preparedness Program or PPPP

 The Prepper Physical Preparedness Program or PPPP

Hello fellow preppers this is the Suburban Prepper and today I want to go over a physical standard that preppers should try to achieve.  Our community is a diverse group of men and women from all over the world  who have a common goal regardless of creed, color or any other ism.  Our ism that we have in common is our Prepperism,

When asked what the most important thing is to prep for , foodists will stay sustenance, Ammoist will say to have a large stock pile of freedom seeds.  We all see Prepperism from our indivisible perspective.  The goal of being a prepper is to survive, so the most important thing to prep for is your physical body 

Our counterparts in the armed forces all have some type of physical standard that must be maintained, otherwise that person is swiftly separated from that armed force. We as preppers do not have a physical standard to maintain much less face any consequences besides dying early in SHTF if you are not physically prepared. 

Preppers come in all shapes and sizes, some have physical disabilities, some have extremities that have been amputated make is impossible to have on exact standard, so that is why the Suburban Prepper has created The Prepper Physical Preparedness Program or PPPP.  The PPPP consists of 5 different physical tests each with a difference aspect about physicalist 

1. Walk pulling a wagon with 100 pounds of gear for 4 miles or Walk 5 miles in your gear, some type of helmet and a ruck sack that weights at least 30 pounds.

2. Run half a mile in regular clothing 

3, Be able to do 3 sets of 30 pushups for men and 3 sets of 10 pushups for women

4, Be able to do 5 pullups or Chin-ups 

5.  Stand on each leg for up to 1 minute 

These five different tests evaluate for components that are essential to being physical.  The Wagon Walk or the Gear Ruck Walk evaluates overall endurance, Physical endurance is crucial in survival situations where you may need to travel long distances on foot. The helmet and ruck sack also add an extra challenge, simulating carrying weight and protecting your head from potential dangers. This test is also inclusive of those with physical disabilities as it allows for different gear options such as a wheelchair or prosthesis.

The half mile run evaluates cardiovascular fitness, which is important in emergency situations that require quick movements or when fleeing danger. It also helps improve overall stamina and endurance.

Pushups are a great measure of your ability to push something away, which is needed for tasks like carrying heavy objects or climbing obstacles. The number of sets and reps can be adjusted based on individual abilities, making it accessible for all levels.

Pullups or Chin-ups evaluate upper your ability to use your upper body to lift yourself up and out. This is important for activities like climbing, lifting oneself over a wall or fence, and pulling someone to safety.

 Having the ability stand with one leg in the air measures a preppers coordination and balance. This is vital in situations where you may need to navigate uneven terrain or avoid obstacles. Balance is often overlooked as a component of being physical. 

None of these events have a standard that is timed, and the goal of each prepper is to do better every time they take the test.  Being able to ruck or pull the wagon at 1 mile every 15 minutes would be considered very physical. Speed is a very important component, and a half mile run tell you how your speed is, some folks can run half a mile in three minutes and some it will take over five minutes. Achieve your Personal BEST The idea of doing 3 sets of pushups is a standard that you can always do your own personal best each time. If you can do 3 sets of 40 pushups that is your own physical. Many people forget to train doing pullups or chin-ups, but these really test the strength of your upper back and biceps.  Don't stop if you can do more than four, stop when you can do no more.  There is no test in the military that evaluates a troops agility or coordination. It is often overlooked by so called physical experts If you can stand on one leg for a minute then you have decent agility.

If you have a physical ability that prevents you from walking, running or any of the other exercises, I recommend to consult with a professional trainer to establish what you can do, obviously if a person is missing a lower limb, they will not be able to test agility.  If a person uses a wheelchair to ambulate then running or rucking would not be practical. 

The great thing about improved physicalism is that this benefits you during the good times and during SHTF.  Make it a social activity with other members of your family or your Mutual Assistance Group. There is a failure or a no go at these stations, the NO GO is when you do NOTHING, Don't be a NO GO prepper and MOVE

This is Suburban Prepper, and I really hope you realize that in Prepperism, your physical body is your greatest Prep you can work on.