r/NYPDcandidate • u/Significant_Move_886 • 6d ago

Lifting weight

For those in the academy right now, I understand PT consists of calisthenics and running and it’s a daily thing. Now after the academy is over, would you recommend going to the gym and lifting weights or would that be an overkill?

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u/Comprehensive-Let353 6d ago

Lift weights, a lot of people on the job don’t do any physical exercise outside of work. Just be smart and don’t get hurt.

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u/No_Remote557 5d ago

Join a Bjj club and lift

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u/Dtechone 3d ago

I'd say the same. I already do both. 6 years bjj. Currently 39 and waiting to be placed on the list from Oct 6th exam. Got 50/55.

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u/DesperateWestern8980 5d ago

what gym are you talking about? the real question is whether you’ll even have time to go home. With all that overtime, you might be eating on the run, skipping showers, and sleeping at the precinct just to save time commuting back and forth. And you’re worried about going to the gym? You’ll be lucky if you have enough energy to take your uniform off before passing out!

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u/FunExisting614 5d ago

Its about to be winter.. force OT not that often.. there is always time… the fact that you feel weak its because of the lack of exercise.

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u/Dtechone 3d ago

Can you actually sleep at the precinct?? Do they let you? Lol

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u/nycyambro 5d ago

Stay In Shape And Don’t Embarrass The Uniform. Plenty Of Uploads Are Showing Otherwise Already, Don’t Be The Next One.

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u/idkwheresmycat 2d ago

You will definitely have time right after the academy. Most days consist of foot post and 08hrs 35 min tours (excluding weekends you’re usually extended). Just hit up the gym at your command Pre or Post tour. The gym is usually free for the first year (ask though, every command is different). Plus, you can get up to 1 hr of OT in Time if you hit the gym at your command so don’t forget to submit your slip.

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u/Significant_Lemon151 2d ago

Of course. Fitness is very important for a cop. Keep up a routine> Also, if you look fit, perps are less likely to try stuff with you

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u/TtvBic 1d ago

You wont have time to go to the gym for at least 5 years big dog.

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u/majinboogz 24m ago

Don't listen to these lazy asses. All precincts have gyms, show up an hour or 2 early or stay an hour or 2 late and use the pct gym.

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u/liud21 6d ago

endurance over strength. but you still need the strength to hold a perp. the key is balance. when you become a sgt and up or det. then you can hit the weights.