I met some Isrealis a few years back. They also have the same
IPPT yearly tests for their reservists. We can take heart that we
are not the only ones not very fit. They have the same problem
motivating their reserve troops to exercise regularly.
But the issue that is important, as I learnt in reservist, and also
hearing the combat experienced Isreali friends, are that we must
keep up our endurance limits on our legs. Those in the infantry
will know that if you can walk for miles and miles and go on little
sleep and can carry on with the mission, this will make the
soldier. The next important thing is to strengthen the back and
shoulder muscles for humping loads around. The rest we can be weak
in (e.g. shuttle run, broad jump...).
