These Survival Exercises Will Save Your Life (LEARN THEM NOW!) | Fit For Survival
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Learn These Fitness Survival Skills (They May Just Save Your Life)
FIT FOR SURVIVAL
Maybe it's a fire, maybe it's an angry mob, or maybe you're in a frantic search for a loved one. Whatever it is, in an intense situation you're going to need physical survival skills. And the exercises for these five survival scenarios may just help to save your life.
1: The Chase
Exercises Needed For The Chase:
LISS - Low Intensity Steady State (Treadmill, Walking Outside)
Low Intensity Steady State is an excellent way to help increase your body's efficiency for cardiovascular endurance and VO2 MAX (maximal oxygen consumption). Aim for a “zone 1” in order to help build your base and force certain physiological changes, such as increased capillarization and enhanced mitochondrial density; the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production.
Low intensity steady state should remain easy, and a brisk 45 minute walk or bike ride are great examples. Try incorporating this training anywhere from 2 - 3 days a week or more, depending on your schedule.
HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training (Jump Rope, Sprinting)
Introduce High Intensity Interval Training to promote maximal oxygen consumption, which is “zone 4”. This will train the body to be able to push to the limit and accelerate your fitness levels very quickly. Make sure to do a proper warm-up beforehand to avoid injury, and introduce a cool-down to help flush out lactic acid build up at the end. Intervals will typically last anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes, with short active rest in between. Incorporate this training 2 - 3 days a week and try not to exceed 20 minutes per workout as it can take a toll on your body and its systems.
2: The Climb
Exercises needed for The Climb:
Band Assisted Pull-Ups
To do a proper pull up, you’ll want to practice an actual pull up. That can be tough if you’re not strong enough to do one yet. Thankfully there is the band assisted pull-ups. This will lesson the difficulty by alleviating your bodyweight on your muscles from a band. Focus on scapular depression, elbows placed down and back, tense core, and flexion in your elbows - all the muscles working in unison to pull your body up. Start with a higher resistance band and slowly work and build strength until you decrease the resistance and assistance, finally reaching a pull-up with your own bodyweight.
3: The Push
Exercises needed for The Push:
Standard Push-Ups
This is either your progression from a knee push-up, or you already have the strength to do a push-up, either way - the push-up is an excellent tool to build strength, endurance and confidence. Keep your body straight by tensing your core, your shoulders locked back, and your elbows tighter to your body. This will ensure you’re hitting all the right muscles, and creating less stress on the joints.
4: The Jump
Exercises needed for The Jump:
Squats
An essential movement for most things in your life, and one especially to learn if you want to jump high. Squats will activate and develop your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core - muscles needed to attain a higher and farther jump. Place your feet in a somewhat wide stance with toes pointed to a comfortable position. Push your hips back and squat down below parallel. Keep your back straight, feet flat on the ground and knees following your toes.
5: The Swim
Exercises needed for The Swim:
Swimming
To get better at something, you have to do that particular thing. This is called “training specificity”. To get better and more confident at swimming, you’re going to have to swim. Find a local pool, lake or river and swim anywhere from 10 - 30 minutes a day and slowly increase your time in the water. Try to incorporate different styles of swimming, like: free style, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimming is an excellent full body, low impact cardio that will only benefit you.
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Been working on this one for months. Like or comment if you'd like to see us make another Fit For Survival episode! Have a great week everyone. STAY BUFF. -Hudson & Brandon
@jenein5371
2 жыл бұрын
Great job Dudes.I really enjoyed that!STAY BUFF!💪💜
@josephanguiano5241
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Independence Day Buff Dudes! 🇺🇲💪
@alexcovaci5085
2 жыл бұрын
During all my years of training, i was thinking of this 'mantra' as a way of living life, namely, geting ready for the unexpected. As we all know now, ONLY the FIT survives. Great job, Buff Dudes.
@bradmcnew6754
2 жыл бұрын
@Buff Dudes Brandon & Hudson, can you substitute Bench press for push-ups, or include them?
@MiBackpacking
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching your content for years and I’m blown away by how the quality of your videos continues to improve. Very impressed by how far you’ve come dudes 🤙🏽 Would love to see more survival videos!
One time i locked myself out of my house and had to climb up and into a window... barely made it and that's when i started getting in shape
@buffdudes
2 жыл бұрын
And that's a great reason. (And story!)
@ES92-
2 жыл бұрын
Stop The Cap 😩
@jasonbondar3
2 жыл бұрын
The shape you were getting into was probably a rectangle, most windows come in that shape, they also come in squares and circles and 98, Vista, 8,10 , 11
@PullStartSlayer
2 жыл бұрын
I work construction and couldn’t pull myself out a manhole a couple weeks ago. It’s time for me too. No ladder in this manhole and couldn’t pull myself out….had to wait for another crew to cross town to bring a ladder. Very embarrassing. I thought I was strong without ever having gone to a gym. Not strong enough.
@adamotuama8710
6 ай бұрын
Buddy of mine did the same. Got stuck in the window, balls squished and he screamed for a long time till help came. 22 years later and I still laugh
Happy to have been a part of this great and useful video - stay buff everyone and survive 💪
@QuigsAnton
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Duke, I think we all want to be as fit as you at your age, thanks for your input in these videos you legend.
@diyduke
2 жыл бұрын
@@QuigsAnton thank you so much 😊
@AllanGildea
2 жыл бұрын
You’re an inspiration, Duke. Thank you.
@diyduke
2 жыл бұрын
@@AllanGildea Thank you so much Allan 😀
@chikomartinez6162
2 жыл бұрын
Mr.Duke when is new DIY video? The last one you fixing the RV WAS AWESOME.... Your kids HAVE to be proud of you sir
I was born with a rare bone disease that has caused me to have 34 surgeries, including multiple joint replacements but your videos really help me get my exercises in at the gym, so just wanted to thank you guys, you're awesome!!!
@buffdudes
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that makes us really happy to hear that Jake. Thank you for staying strong. That's super motivating!
@cookingwithnectar5533
2 жыл бұрын
You're a warrior, amazing work. If you can do that you can do anything you put your mind to.
@jakecleveland1051
2 жыл бұрын
@@cookingwithnectar5533 4 Joint replacements, 3 spinal fusions and many surgeries later, I haven't slowed down yet, thank you everyone for the support!!!
@darbyparke9105
2 жыл бұрын
@@jakecleveland1051 that's hugely inspirational, keep going bro you got this!
@Ayame_Matsudaira
2 жыл бұрын
You go, dude, that's awesome!! Keep going strong!! 💪🏻 So happy to read that you're doing well!! 👌🏻
On my way to the gym and I thought I'd watch a Buff Dudes video to get me in the mood.... never been this early though
This is exactly why I started working out in the first place. The Bioneer has a video on a similar topic from a couple years back, and that’s what spurred me to start - and how I found this channel to help teach me what to do. Now you guys are posting this and reminding me to my core what the hell this was all for. Stay buff, stay on the path. 💪🏻
@justiceCE1
2 жыл бұрын
Hey if you like this video you should check out JaxBlade channel because he did a similar video like this called "THIS TRAINING ROUTINE CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!" . Hope you like it.
@kylereece1979
2 жыл бұрын
The Bioneer is Brilliant.👍👍 One of the best on here and his content is so engaging and encouraging. He too goes beyond just lifting weights, and I recommend his "Functional Training and Beyond" book.👍👍
The most common survival situations and how to train for them: 1. Acute injury or disaster in an urban setting, usually at home or on the road. How to train for it: - balance and coordination exercises (to reduce risk of injury) - walking (flat ground and stairs) - crawling - hopping on one foot - carrying and/or dragging (to save someone else) - running - Krav Maga (to fight an armed assailant) - general strength training Notes: - carrying and/or dragging injured persons may result in worsening existing injuries, so only resort to it when necessary 2. Getting lost. How to train for it: - vocal chord exercises (to ask a stranger "Hey, where am I?") - orienteering - hiking - balance and coordination exercises (to reduce risk of injury) - rope descents (if you get lost in the wilderness, you are most likely carrying paracord, so this type of training is helpful) Notes: - climbing is extremely rarely useful, as it's risky and fatiguing; it's almost always worth walking around the long way instead - if you are planning to go out into the wild, let people know exactly when and where you'll go to, and tell them when to expect your return 3. Acute injury or disaster in the wilderness. How to train for it: - orienteering - hiking - climbing (or descending, to be more specific) - swimming (only truly worthwhile if you are actively out on the water) - carrying - dragging The most important survival skills have nothing to do with fitness, though! If you can already walk on your own two feet, you need to spend time learning basic first aid, reading maps, exercising common sense and caution, talking, finding water, making fire, creating shelters and avoiding as well as identifying risks.
@MAGAMAN
2 жыл бұрын
"- Krav Maga (to fight an armed assailant)" Best way to fight an armed assailant is to be armed yourself.
@Joe_Pittard
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people underestimate what just general strength training will do for you in terms of injury prevention. If you can deadlift 500lbs, do you really think you'll hurt your back bending over to pick up a kid? Always recommend getting your whole body strong, it'll help you in everything. And if you train with giant sets, you'll even get really good cardio, without having to do cardio. Although I still recommend cardio
@Heather-xm9ul
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had to do first aid in a real life scenario? Fitness MATTERS
@miskee11
2 жыл бұрын
@@MAGAMAN You do have a point, but carrying a deadly weapon is, in most cases, illegal. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is not illegal, and it specifically teaches you to disarm threats. In any case, you could still end up being convicted for manslaughter. And yes, I have had to do first aid in real life on several occasions. I've administered first aid to tens of people suffering from common medical problems such as heat strokes, cuts, bruises, sun burns and broken bones. I have also been given emergency first aid in at least two cases of vehicular collision (car & bike), and for that I am very thankful. About 11 years ago my grandfather also passed away in my presence, and I did my best to give him first aid, but unfortunately nothing could have been done at that point. Fitness definitely matters, but training specificity matters for survival as well. Survival is rarely about cardiovascular endurance. You could throw the most fit guy on this planet into a deserted island, and if he has no idea how to find water, he could be gone in a week -- or less, if he eats random poisonous plants in desperation. His ability to do a hundred pushups in a row becomes an unnecessary skill. While you may not have experienced an emergency situation yet, you will likely experience one later in your life. Learning basic first aid skills, like what to do (or not to do) when someone has fallen horribly, eaten something toxic or having a seizure etc. will prepare you to help AND survive in these situations. Simply reading a first aid book or taking a 2-6 hour CPR course will arm you for a long time.
@AlteredState1123
2 жыл бұрын
Well done! If you are to survive, emulate a wiry commando, not the buff dude.
I really like that this one is safe to show to kids. I work part time as a teacher at a sort of learning pod, and this fall I'll be teaching a survival course. Your mind and body are your two most important survival tools!
Wooooaaahhh. This was one of the most well-made videos you guys have ever done. Simply awesome!
@buffdudes
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff! Had a lot of fun with this one. 💪
@eliel9521
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. It was really great, well written and directed. I love how this channel puts health and well being before aesthetics when it comes to fitness. This video goes to show it, demonstrating how important it is to have those skills in life treating situations. Buff Dudes, I'd love to see more of this series. Maybe you guys can talk about scenarios like having to carry someone (the many different ways you can do it and the exercises to do each), climbing a rope (up and down), balancing yourself in a tight spot and maybe defending yourself in a fight? I know this is not a fighting or a self defense channel, but maybe give your input about the subject, like for example balancing having some fighting lessons while doing exercises on your own. Also stay safe while doing these. And stay Buff 💪
@charlesjohnson7019
2 жыл бұрын
Mad cinematography!
Buff dudes are THE reason I have a successful fitness life nowadays. There’s so much bs out there in fitness. So many people are trying to scam you and the amount of opinions are staggering and overwhelming. Having to honest guys who give it to you straight is huge. Been at it for two years now and still going strong. YATS FFUB.
"...and squat down below parallel." Congrats, you've just caused Mark Rippetoe a heart attack. Also happy birthday America! 🍾
@buffdudes
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't he the same guy who gets grumpy when you don't put weight plates on the right way? 😜
I'm following faithfully your work the last 8 years, never missing a video of yours. I must say that the quality of the footage and the montage / post edit skills skyrocketed last year or two. Your work is making this planet a better place, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Stay BUFF!
Dear Buff Dudes, not only are you the only people to show true natural builds these days while being positive and not mocking others, but you are the only people I've found give true advice for working out that actually worked and you didn't even sell it, thanks to all of you I actually got close to the size I wanted, sadly I got struck by a truck and after my time in the hospital and physical therapy I lost almost all my gains, with that I lost interest in working out and my willingness to even work, but after going back to see your channel and watching your videos I'm back to being my motivated cheerful self and have gotten back up to 190 of my 215lb old self, after having been knocked down to 155 at 6'2, it isn't all muscle, but it feels good to want to move again, Thanks Buff Dudes!
These shots are so EPIC 🤯
To think the channel that helped me make protein cookies 9 years ago has become this epic will always blow my mind, really helping me build myself back up after years of bad health and letting my body go to sh*t, THANK YOU. Stay buff everyone.
@buffdudes
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment. Really happy to hear we were able to help as well. 💪😎 We've definitely tried to approach the channel as we do working out, with the goal of slowly getting better as time goes on! We can't wait to start on fit for survival episode 2. We'll begin shooting it in August. Thanks for sticking with us all this time! -Hudson
I love how this video shows how building muscle helps in your life even if it might be in extreme situations. Thanks for this great video.
I've been a casual follower of you Guys for some time, using many of your tips for workouts. This new video for survival however, is on a new level. I have thought about just these issues myself, and its something I take into consideration in my workouts. The production shows how much work you put into it but I think you probably had fun acting all this stuff out. Good on you. Keep up the great work.
This was perfect time me! I’m currently working on the Airforce Fitness test. I have the push ups and sit-ups down! I just need to keep up with the running. Thanks for the advice!
@buffdudes
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck, Aden!
@MAGAMAN
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have your fingernail polish, skirts and pronouns all picked out?
@Joe_Pittard
2 жыл бұрын
@@MAGAMAN bro, the navy is the gay one, get it right
@adendowd2611
2 жыл бұрын
@@MAGAMAN lol!
@Ghettojaku
2 жыл бұрын
I remember training for the pft before I joined and it was definitely fun. Always overshoot for the scores. I had to run 3 miles so I would 4 to 5
Love it!! The buff dudes back again with an awesome video! Love you guys and thank you for everything you do 🙏🏼
Loved this episode so much. Life skills and how to prepare. Awesome concept and execution. Can't wait to see what's next. Kudos to you both. Photography was top shelf too.
this is exactly what people need to understand, training for surviving not for looking
Man, the production quality in the vids lately are insane! This looks like something that was made for a TV show!
What a series dudes! Appreciate your wisdom.
Hey buff dudes thank you so much for doing this video. The way this world is headed this video 100% right for this world. Thank you we will share this with all of our family. God bless you and your family. I did two tours in Iraq and I’m getting my family ready. Thank you so much. Yes keep doing all those ideas. You guys are on the right track.
Yes that's what i am talking about a video about surviving.
This was awesome! Yes, do more of these please and Stay Buffed!
This video was awesome, it's been difficult finding the motivation to get back into the gym but this really helps
I love the care, quality, & fun in your videos! Plus it's great to see the emphasis on practical exercises with real-world applications. As I've been getting older, I'm a lot more interested in workouts that focus on mobility and practical strength, as opposed to just getting as large as possible.
That was absolutely excellent! Please continue these
@buffdudes
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Zac! We'd love to.
"be strong to be useful" George Herbert. This is what the video is all about. Stay strong Buff Dudes! Have a good Independence Day weekend!
Yes, do more. One of the best videos you’ve ever made (and that is saying a lot). Good info and good for motivation.
So so so good. Not only the acting but the applicable exercises to your scenarios was just top tier. Great job 👏
The quality of that content is getting better and better with each video. Very impressive
I've been subscribed to you guys for years now and for my money you continue to be by far the best and most bullshit cutting fitness channel I've seen. So awesome that you're still producing such quality content.
One of my favorite videos you guys have done!
BEEN FOLLOWING YOU GUYS FOR YEARS AND THIS WAS THE BEST VIDEO YET!!
Love the video. Can’t wait for the series
I definitely like this content! There are so many places you could go with it. Balance for crossing logs over waterways. Core strength for cutting trees. Weighted carries for moving objects to construct shelter. Sled pulls for dragging spoils of a hunt back to camp. You guys rock and I hope to see more Fit for Survival!
One of my favourite videos on this channel so far.
Amazing video! Loving this format, very refreshing indeed
I'm so happy that someone in fitness is covering these types of scenarios. Thank you so much for the effort you put into this. Great video👍
This was AWESOME! Thanks for all you do!
I love this video! More of this! Get's you really forward and aggressive. Fine motivation.
Love love love love this video. This was a motivation to start working out. Being able to climb a tree and have the strength if there was ever a zombie apocalypse.
This is the video is have been searching for a long time . This explains all scenario. Thank you so much for making such important video . Make more parts . ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm a runner who does different weight exercises, so I felt like I could defend myself enough through a lot of those scenarios... until I saw The Swim. Just last weekend, I went swimming with a girl I liked and basically embarrassed myself after requiring help to finish my way back to the shore of a lake. I'll take this advice and work my way to swimming better. Thanks! And stay BUFF!
@Tobinator127
2 жыл бұрын
Take her on a date to the gym next time
Yeess this an amazing video! Please more fit for survival. I’ve changed my training to how to survive an apocalypse instead of weight loss or muscle definition and it’s done wonders. Keep videos like this coming!
Great jobs guys!! Loved this! This is why I am training to do pull ups. I hate them but it’s true. I would die in a scenario where I have to climb up and hold my own weight. Thanks for the idea to start with hanging holds. I’ve been progressing in my lat pull downs (supinated and pronated) but haven’t been doing very many holds. Working on getting strong enough to use the band again. I’ll get there. Love your content, thanks for the comedy and the knowledge you guys have! Hello from McMinnville Oregon too! Central Oregon is my favorite to visit.
@buffdudes
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jennifer! And good luck on your pull-ups. Likewise, McMinnville is beautiful. Years ago when I worked construction I helped with the Evergreen Aviation Museum! (To be honest I mostly just walked around in awe of the all the aircraft.) -Hudson
@emmaschauer5409
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I work out in McMinnville! 👋
Man you guys upped the production quality here. Amazing vid as always.
I'm NOT a buff dude... I practice MMA, Animal Flow, and weapons skills... but I love your content so much, I imagine having a guy like you on my superhero team. However, your justification of all these exercises has actually made me think seriously about getting in some proper S&C days. These are important skills for any human to have, regardless of their size! Thanks for a great video.
Amazing vid guys. I love the Cinematic style of your Channel. Really informative and straight to the point, but has a sense of fun too. Great balance.
I liked the adventurousness of this video! Keep ‘em comin!
This videos was one of the best videos this channel has produced! Love the content keep up the great work! Big fan!
Love your videos. Thanks for all you do.
This was badass! Can’t wait for the next episode
You guys are an inspiration. Around the same age as you guys, been lifting since high school but gonna take it to the next level and push the workouts, diet and start having fun again with my workouts. God bless
Love it. Im new to the fitness. Ive lost 76 lbs and i need to build muscle now. But i wanted my training to be something i can use to get me out of problem situation. I want to do more compounded movements. So my muscles will not get in the way. Thanks very much.
Thank you guys for always motivating us go further our limits. Making us improve.
Bro this is awesome loved it man. Defiantly want to see more and what yall got in store
This was Awesome!! More of these please!
I’ve always been into survival and fitness, especially when it’s combined in an awesome mood and style. I would love more of these videos any day of the week.
Love it gents. A great video that made attaining fitness bite sized and less intimidating. Well done.
Awesome video, dudes!!! Congrats!!!
Great video guys!
Great as always!
Everything about fitness has been said in this video. In order to live, be ready to survive.
Excellent stuff, chaps - and outstanding locations and production values.
Damn, that's motivating. You got me with this one. Starting tomorrow, I'll pick up my morning routine of hitting the gym again so I don't just pay them but actually get something out. Your channel got me out of the slouching loop for so many times in the past years now, and I just want to say thank you for that.
This is actually excellent thank you even though I'm relatively fit I find it hard to find motivation for exercise. Survival is good motivation
This was awesome! Definitely wanna see more
The production value is just insane
Love these dudes! You guys motivate me to break through the threshold and keep pushing forward. Thank you 🙏
@buffdudes
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome Vince, thanks for letting us know 💪
This just might be your greatest video dudes, loved the shots and locations, i hope we get to see the second episode any time soon!!!!!
@buffdudes
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicolás! Writing episode 2 now. Plan to shoot it early August!
This is gold. Everything yall do is great. If you guys ever make a movie I would watch it!
This video was AWESOME!!!! Very well put together! You guys are killing it still!
This was an amazing production.
Wow, you picked beautiful locations to shoot at. Great video as usual, dudes!
I absolutely love this series
Love this!! Great ideas!!
Loving these! Good job. My suggestion for How to survive would be office worker, yep. How to survive sitting in front of a computer for 8 hours only interrupted by endless meetings, a lunch break that is too short and the mad dash to the exit to prevent getting stuck in traffic on the way home.
Do a power outage one . Cutting wood , carrying water ,hunting and cooking. I lost power for 9 days with a large family and it took so much endurance to keep going all day . Absolutely loved this video guys can’t wait for the next one
Brilliant Content. Thanks so much for all your vids
I love this video buff dudes thank you! This is not only informative but inspirational and necessary for common knowledge for individuals that engage in any activity and may or may not find themselves outside of there comfort zone? Survival is a major thing people take for granted. However this video was awesome thank you!
Outstanding production and great info!
This. Is. Awesome. Fitness and strength is so much more than what you can do in a gym with weights. You guys rock!
Very cool video! Looking forward to seeing more from the series!
Love your videos guys! I've been watching for a few years now and am entertained and educated because of them. Originally I was drawn to the channel because of Hudson. I too am a father and was finding it hard to get motivated to do my exercise routines and used the excuse that I'm a busy family man. I love the whole family dynamic you guys have with your parents, significant others and each other. Keep up the great work and I'll keep watching, laughing and learning!
Man this video is straight up cinematic! Great job Buff Dudes.
Awesome job! Super motivating!
You guys really go all in with your content. The storytelling and informative perspective mixed together is so easy to digest and understand. You're a great inspiration, and the way you do things, is no bulls@#t. I'm beginning a new lifestyle, after many years of not taking care of myself, and I would like to share before and after pictures with you guys in the near future. Keep up the good work(out)! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
I bet you guys had fun shooting this. Great work!
I love it! Amazing work and super motivating. Stay buff, yeaaaahhh 💪🏼🔥
This is an epic video..10/10 covering all fitness aspects
It was amazing! Please continue these 💪
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 That was awesome! The inspiration is flowing!
This video is great. Thank you Buff Dudes I was smiling the whole way through.
This is, by far, the most awesome fitness video i have saw in a while. I just can't belive this wasn't made by a TV company or something like that. Hope you guys keep going with this.
You have out done yourselves again, amazing video and I really enjoyed watching stuff like this. My favourite mix of nature, survival and buffness. Keep up things like this.
I appreciate your videos cuz you make it fun, very practical and informative anyone to improve where one is lacking .
Great Video!! Super informative!