Training on your exact test
You practice the events you'll be tested on, with the same standards.
Atlas Strength / Police, fire & military test prep
Fitness test prep · Carle Place, NY
Pass your fitness test.
Coached training for police, fire, corrections, military and service academy fitness tests. We train the exact events on your test and build the plan around your test date.
Test-specificYour events, your standards
Since 2015Owner-coached
BS KinesiologySUNY Cortland · NSCA-CPT
5.0 ★28 Google reviews
Who it's for
Built for
candidates
Whether you have a test date or you're just starting the process, the plan starts with your test.
- Police & sheriff candidatesRuns, push-ups, sit-ups and agility events, trained to the standard you need to hit.
- Firefighter candidatesStair climbs, carries, drags and the work capacity tests like the CPAT demand.
- Corrections & public safetyStrength and conditioning for the physical test and for the job itself.
- Military enlisteesRunning, push-ups and core work for your branch's fitness test.
- Service academy applicantsTraining for the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) for West Point, Annapolis and the Air Force Academy.
- Retesting after a failWe find exactly where you fell short and fix it before your next attempt.
Why Atlas
Why Atlas fits
police, fire and military candidates
Your test has a date and exact events. Training here is built around both.
A plan to your test date
Your training builds toward test day, so you're at your best when it counts.
Strength for the job
Beyond the test, you build the strength and conditioning the job demands.
Your first month
- First visit
We go over your test, your date and your events, and run a baseline so we know where you stand.
- Weeks 1–4
Event practice plus strength and conditioning. Weak events get extra attention.
- Month 2 and beyond
Retests to track progress, then a taper so you peak on test day.
Inside the gym
Train for
the test
Pull-ups, carries, drags, sprints and conditioning, coached every rep.
How it works
How it
works
No contracts, no sales pitch, no pressure. Month to month.
Reach out
Fill out the form below with your test and test date, or call or text (516) 524-3420.
Baseline test
We run a practice version of your test events so you know exactly where you stand.
Your plan
A program built backward from your test date, focused on your weakest events.
Test-day ready
Full practice runs of the test, pacing and a plan for test day.
Included with your training
Your coach,
in your pocket
Every client can use the Atlas Strength app, built by Patrick. Your program, your progress and a direct line to your coach, all in one place.
- Your full programEvery session, exercise, set and rep, plus work for your off days.
- Know how hard to pushEvery lift is tagged with an intensity, so you never have to guess.
- Track your progressWorkout log, personal records and progress charts.
- Train around painFlag an ache and get safer exercise swaps.
Your coach
Patrick Rice
I train police, fire, military and service academy candidates for their fitness tests. Your training is built around the exact events on your test, so every session gets you closer to passing.
I'm a competitive strongman athlete with a 2nd place finish at USS Strongman Nationals, a former nationally ranked powerlifter, and I hold a BS in Kinesiology from SUNY Cortland.
Client results
In their words
What clients say about training at Atlas Strength, including test prep.
“I started training in January 2025 for my fitness test for the U.S. Service Academies in June. Because of his training, I was able to max out my push-ups and build strength in every category.”
“I came in dealing with some right shoulder issues, and instead of just having me push through pain or avoid certain movements altogether, he took the time to show me different techniques and modifications… That level of personalized attention and knowledge is hard to find at most gyms.”
“He knows exactly how to push me without ever making me feel overwhelmed, and every session feels purposeful and personalized.”
Questions
FAQ
Anything else? Call or text (516) 524-3420.
How much does training cost?
It depends on how often you train and which option you choose. Semi-private training with a friend, the Hybrid Training Program and online coaching all cost less than 1-on-1. I'll go over exact pricing at your meeting, with no pressure and no contracts.
Will other people be in the gym during my session?
Daytime 1-on-1 sessions are private: just you and your coach. Evenings (7 to 9 pm) can have Hybrid Training, evening strength training and open gym members training too.
How far ahead should I start?
The earlier the better. Eight to twelve weeks gives you time to build real strength and conditioning, but we can still help with less. Tell me your test date and we'll plan around it.
Do you know my test's standards?
Bring the current official standards from your department, branch or academy. Standards change, so we train to the exact requirements for your test.
Can you help with the run?
Yes. Running, pacing and conditioning are built into your plan, along with strength work to keep you healthy.
I failed my test before. Can you help?
Yes. We look at which events held you back and focus your training there before your retest.
Can I train online if I'm not local?
Yes. Online coaching can follow the same plan, with video review of your push-ups, pull-ups and other events.
How long are sessions?
Every session is 60 minutes.
Get started
Book your
first session
Tell me a little about you and I'll get back to you within one business day to set it up.
I coach every session myself, so there are only so many training spots each week.
- Location
- 558 Westbury Ave.
Carle Place, NY 11514
1 block from the Carle Place LIRR station
Get directions → - Hours
- By appointment. Your sessions are scheduled around your week.
- Prefer to talk? Call or text
- (516) 524-3420
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