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Welcome to Week 5!

Congratulations on taking the first step toward an exciting and rewarding career with the WA Police Force! 

Welcome to Week 5! This week, you’ll train under increased workload, learning to maintain performance even when sessions become more demanding. Let's keeping pushing this week.

Before you get started...

  • Use the program to guide your gym or home workout.
  • Start at comfortable weight and work your way up each week.
  • Remember to always complete a full body mobility warm up to start and full body stretch and cool down to finish.
Warm Up

Choose 3-5 exercises to complete before each workout covering shoulders, hips and ankles.

Repeat each exercise for 10-12 reps or hold for 3-5 seconds.

Gym Program

Full Body Strength

Complete a full body mobility warm up to start, and full body stretch and cool down.


Program Movements

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Progression Movements

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Endurance Program

Circuit Session

Complete a full body warm up to start, and a full body stretch and cool down to finish.

Complete 4 Rounds. Work for 30-45 seconds per station with 30-45 seconds rest between each one.


Program Movements

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Progression Movements

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Running Program

MAS - Maximum Aerobic Speed

50m in 15 seconds, followed by 15 seconds rest x10

Rest for 3 minutes. Repeat block two additional times.


Program Notes

  • The effort level for the 50m sprint is 8/10.
  • If you find 50m too easy or too hard, adjust accordingly.
  • Rest can be walking or static recovery.

Cool Down


Complete a cool down with stretch as required at the end of every workout.

See the Physical Performance Evaluation fact sheet to learn more about physical requirements to enter the WA Police Force Academy.

If you still have questions you can contact our Physical Trainers.

 

Please note that the WA Police Force is not liable for any for any personal injury sustained from the program. Please discontinue use if pregnant, injured or unwell. By completing this program it will not guarantee entry into the Western Australia Police Force Recruitment process nor substitute the required fitness testing. 

To learn more, please visit the Terms & Conditions for this program.

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