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What are the average CFA scores and what can I do to get in shape for the Naval Academy?
Some people say "oh take rest days! Don't hurt your poor little bones!" During cross country season we never had an off day, and were hitting around 90 miles a week (normally 100 if we didn't have a meet). Just keep working, be smart (stretch etc) and you'll be fine.
I'm a big believer in using your own body as all the weights etc that you need.
The key is to be smart. I've had some pretty bad overuse injuries from trying to jump back into a tough workout routine after an injury. You may or may not need rest depending on your current physical condition and the intensity and duration of your workout. 90 miles a week may be fine for someone who runs all the time, but if your legs aren't used to it, you'll have problems. Believe me, you don't want shin splints or stress fractures. Trust your body. Some muscle soreness is to be expected if you're working out hard enough, but if you feel pain, take a rest day.
In college I got serious about lifting weights and cross training. I like to hit the gym 2-3 times a week along with pushups, pullups, and core exercises each day. Over the past year I've gotten A LOT stronger and I've improved on pushups and pullups.
Mixing up your cardio is a good idea too. I like to do sprints, long distance running, stairs, some occasional biking, and wrestling or judo. I was amazed how much I improved when I started crosstraining.
What are the average CFA scores and what can I do to get in shape for the Naval Academy?