What is the WCAP?
It’s a program designed to help Army and Air Force athletes train, compete and succeed in national and international competitions leading to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Who is eligible?
All members of the Army and Air Force, whether Active, Guard or Reserve.
Interested? Apply today!
Now is the time to start training for the 2018 Winter and Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, and the 2020 Summer and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
To learn more about the World Class Athlete Program, visit your service’s website:
Air Force: http://www.myairforcelife.com/sports/WorldClassAthletes.aspx
Army: http://www.thearmywcap.com/
Eating Like Our Military Olympians
The timing of food and fluid intake relative to physical exertion can support, inhibit or delay your ability to exercise and compete at your best.
• Eating before exercising helps to:
• delay fatigue by fueling muscles
• improve performance
• increase ability to concentrate
• prevent feeling of hunger and thirst
• optimize muscle protein building
Pre-training meals should be eaten at least 2-3 hours before training.
Fluid intake should consist mainly of water, diluted juice or a sport drink.
Eating breakfast every day and before most training sessions should be your first rule as an athlete.
Although you may like to skip breakfast, a sport bar and some water is better than nothing if you train in the morning.
• Fueling during exercising
For workouts and competitions lasting longer than 60 minutes, fuel the body and brain with carbohydrates to maintain exercise intensity and
brain function.
• Recovery after exercising
The first 30 to 60 minutes . . .
You should eat a mixture of carbohydrates and protein, including fluid and electrolytes, within 30 to 60 minutes to start the process of replacing what was lost during exercise.
The next 1 to 2 hours . . .
You also should have a meal 1 to 2 hours after your exercise session. This on-going fueling supports recovery and ensures proper preparation for your next workout.
To learn more about the World Class Athlete Program, visit your service's website:
Air Force: http://www.myairforcelife.com/sports/WorldClassAthletes.aspxArmy: http://www.thearmywcap.com/
Training Tips from Military Olympians
10 exercises to help increase your strength
When you think of strength, think about total body strength. For example, rather than just working legs on a particular day, work in a few upper body exercises as well.
Here is a list of strength exercises that are part of the Army World Class Athlete Program.
1. Bicep curl
2. Tricep extension
3. Single leg squat
4. Overhead press
5. Incline press
6. Bench press
7. Stiff leg deadlift
8. Back squat
9. Front squat
10. Deadlift
You can see pictures and read descriptions for these exercises at
