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What type of cardio and or endurance is required to become a deputy for Law enforcement and would walking and jogging about 4-6 miles a day be a good beginning?

should I make my goal higher like 8-10 miles a day or should I go for 10-12 miles because I usually walk and or jog about 8 or so miles a day

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Four to six miles is good, but I would also incorporate 'Fartlek' training (Swedish phrase "speed play"). It will increase your speed and endurance. If there is a particular law enforcement agency you are interested in, find out what is required for their physical fitness test. And remember, while on duty you will be in uniform wearing all your gear, not in normal work-out running attire. Then at the end of your run, you could very well be involved in a hands-on engagement to handcuff the individual.

James recommends the following next steps:

Do an internet search for the 'Fartlek' training regimen. It was developed by Swedish coach Gösta Holmér.
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Cameron,

Law enforcement is a physically demanding job. Not only does it require apprehension of combative or fleeing subjects, but it also has a high level of stress.

A foot chase can last several minutes, which on its face, doesnt sound long. But you need to also factor in its mostly at an all-out sprint. Then, if you catch the suspect, often there is a struggle or fight. You must remember that at every fight you're involved in, there's a firearm (yours at least). You must have a high level of cardio endurance to be successful, and be able to protect yourself.

Then you have general stress factors of the job. Struggles like mentioned above, working long hours, shift work, and the horrible things you'll see and experience on the job are just a few. Its a mentally demanding job, and your physical fitness will either help you cope, or make things worse.

If you enjoy long jogs, keep doing it. Those will help your mental ability to deal with the stresses of the job. I would do sprints several times a week, maybe incorporating them with your jogs. Try to get to a full out sprint, increasing your distance each week. You'll thank yourself once you get in your first foot chase!

Best of luck!
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