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Mar 27, 2026 38 min

#70 - Training Around BS Mandatory PT

from The Everyday Responder Hosted by Coach Justin McCartney

Mandatory PT can feel like a bad hand dealt. The problem isn't mandatory PT - it's that somewhere along the way we lost sight of the intent. Maybe you have seen it in your unit: Bear crawls Daily time trials Thousands of calisthenics Ruck and plate carrier runs with no purpose For what? What's the goal? Are we improving or just getting tired? Do you actually have to be there for an hour or are we just checking a box? We can't change your PT. But in this episode we break down how to supplement around it, protect your readiness, own your intensity, and stack wins everywhere else - so you're still 24/7/365 ready. Lets connect: Tactical Readiness Blueprint - Receive Individual strategy and tactics (Free) The Everyday Responder System - Tactical Athlete Training Program: 3HRS a Week (Always a Go) Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly Website - Everyday Responder Articles Instagram – @everydayresponders

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Mandatory PT can feel like a bad hand dealt. The problem isn't mandatory PT - it's that somewhere along the way we lost sight of the intent. Maybe you have seen it in your unit: Bear crawlsDaily time trialsThousands of calisthenicsRuck and plate carrier runs with no purposeFor what? What's the goal? Are we improving or just getting tired? Do you actually have to be there for an hour or are we just checking a box? We can't change your PT. But in this episode we break down how to suppleme...

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