The industrial athlete shares these traits, which are distinct from the sport athlete:
- Must work at near peak output for very long periods of time, with unknown periods of rest.
- Must be prepared for the known AND equally prepared for the unknown.
- Does not always have access to a gym and the “proper” training tools
- Is not competing to win, but to survive and accomplish a mission that can have life, death or strategic consequences well beyond their own pay-grade.
- Must be strong, but not so concerned with maximal strength. Needs Strength Stamina to move heavy stuff far and long.
- Must have exceptional endurance and be able to go long, under load
- Must have an intense capacity for work in short, medium and long time domains
- Must be durable, have powerful core strength, not be prone to injury, and knowledgeable about how to sustain the body at a high level of readiness over the long haul.
- Must be mentally tough and trains to be so
- Usually works as part of a unit or team, and works out with that team
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