There are many elements to being able to successfully make it through a survival situation.

Depending on the severity of the crisis you face, each of those elements – presence of mind, preparation, innovation, adaptability, flexibility and fitness are all vital keys to ensuring you have what you need to power through safely and as quickly as possible.

Fitness, however, is one area that is often overlooked, but is as important as all the rest.

If you are not physically able to perform tasks required in a survival setting, you will make your ordeal much more difficult.

In some cases, not being physically fit or possessing the skills you need to thrive can lead to injury and even death!

That said, there are several physical skills you must master at a minimum and we cover them on the next page.

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