BUILD THE BASE
Establish your starting point
Begin with the program’s structured progression and use the included guidance to organize your preparation instead of choosing workouts at random.
SHIFT READY | CPAT PREP
Build enough capacity that the standard isn’t your ceiling.
8-Week Candidate Training Program
An eight-week progression for candidates who know the physical test matters but want a clearer plan for what to train and when.
8 WeeksSelf-Guided4 Required Sessions / Week
$99 One-Time
No recurring subscription. Not 1-on-1 coaching.
Independent training preparation. No test outcome is guaranteed.
WHY STRUCTURE MATTERS
Knowing you need to prepare is only the start.
Candidate preparation can feel unclear: what to train, how to arrange the week, and how to build effort over time. When the plan is uncertain, it is easy to default to disconnected workouts.
CPAT Prep provides a defined eight-week progression with four required sessions each week and an optional fifth. You have a structure to follow and guidance for adapting around available equipment, without claiming that one plan guarantees a result.
WHAT CPAT PREP IS
A clear training structure for candidate preparation.
A self-guided, progressive program designed around the physical demands associated with CPAT.
DURATION
8 weeks
WEEKLY PLAN
4 required sessions + optional 5th
DELIVERY
Self-guided through PT Distinction
PURCHASE
$99 one-time
NOT INCLUDED
1-on-1 coaching
BILLING
Not a subscription
THE 8-WEEK APPROACH
Progressive preparation, not a pile of random sessions.
The program organizes preparation across eight weeks and builds toward test week. These themes describe the training intent; the detailed week-by-week programming stays inside the program.
BUILD CAPACITY
Progress strength and work capacity
Follow the eight-week plan as it develops strength and conditioning demands progressively, with a consistent weekly structure.
PREPARE UNDER LOAD
Practice pacing and effort
Use the pacing, equipment, and practice-day guidance to approach preparation under load with a clearer plan.
APPROACH TEST WEEK
Bring your preparation together
Use the final preparation materials and Test Week Checklist to organize the work you have completed. The plan does not replace official test instructions.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Preparation resources to support the progression.
- Complete 8-week training progression
- CPAT Prep Start Here
- Equipment + Weighted Vest Guide
- Pacing & Effort Guide
- Practice-day guidance
- Benchmark Guide
- Test Week Checklist
- Exercise substitutions and equipment guidance
Program materials are delivered through PT Distinction.
EQUIPMENT
Use the setup you have. Train with a plan.
CPAT Prep includes commercial-gym and limited-equipment considerations, along with substitutions and equipment guidance. A weighted vest is strongly encouraged where appropriate and suitable to your experience and training setting.
WHO IT'S FOR
For candidates who want structure before test day.
CPAT Prep is for firefighter candidates preparing for CPAT or similar candidate physical demands who want an organized progression rather than guessing what to train. It is designed for candidates broadly, not for one department or location.
What it is not
- Not 1-on-1 coaching.
- Not a subscription.
- Not an official CPAT certification or official testing program.
- Does not replace the official test or its administrator instructions.
- Does not guarantee passing, hiring, or advancement.
Independent program notice
Shift Ready Performance and CPAT Prep are independent and are not affiliated with, endorsed, authorized, certified, or partnered with the City of Yuma, Yuma Fire Department, IAFF, IAFC, official CPAT administrators, or any testing authority. Shift Ready does not issue an official CPAT card or certification. No CPAT passage, hiring, or advancement is guaranteed.
FAQ
Know what you’re signing up for.
Is this an official CPAT program?
No. Shift Ready CPAT Prep is an independent training program. It is not affiliated with, endorsed, authorized, or certified by the City of Yuma, Yuma Fire Department, IAFF, IAFC, official CPAT administrators, or any testing authority.
Does this guarantee I’ll pass CPAT?
No. The program provides structured preparation, but it cannot guarantee CPAT passage, hiring, or advancement. Follow the instructions provided by your official test administrator.
How long is the program?
It is an 8-week structured training program.
How many days per week do I train?
The plan includes 4 required training sessions per week and an optional 5th session.
Do I need a weighted vest?
A weighted vest is strongly encouraged where appropriate. The program includes an Equipment + Weighted Vest Guide; choose equipment and loading appropriate to your experience and training setting.
Do I need a commercial gym?
The program includes commercial-gym and limited-equipment considerations, plus substitutions and equipment guidance.
Is this 1-on-1 coaching?
No. CPAT Prep is self-guided and is not individualized 1-on-1 coaching.
Is this a subscription?
No. CPAT Prep is a $99 one-time purchase, not a recurring subscription.
How do I access the program?
The program is delivered through PT Distinction, the Shift Ready training platform.
SHIFT READY | CPAT PREP
Eight weeks. A clearer preparation plan.
8-Week Candidate Training Program
$99
One-time purchase. Not a subscription.
Self-guided delivery through PT Distinction. Independent preparation; no official affiliation or guaranteed test outcome.