ADF Recruit Preparation

Arrive At Recruit Training Ready.

Independent Australian coaching that builds the fitness, confidence and discipline you need before starting your ADF journey.

Meet The Founders
Meet The Founders

Built by Australians, for future Australians in uniform.

Defence Ready was founded by Michael Agosti and Zell Rust to help Australians improve their fitness, confidence and preparation before beginning their Defence Force journey.

  • Independent Australian coaching business
  • Structured programs for fitness, nutrition and mindset
  • Complimentary 1-on-1 onboarding call with every coaching package
Free Assessments

Find out where you stand.

Answer a few honest questions and receive a personalised recommendation in under two minutes.

01 — Fitness5 Questions

Fitness Assessment

Push-ups, sit-ups, beep test, time to enlistment. We benchmark you against entry standards.

02 — Nutrition5 Questions

Nutrition Assessment

Body composition, training load and goals — matched to a fuelling strategy that holds up under training.

03 — Coaching7 Questions

Full Coaching Application

A complete review of your fitness, nutrition and recruitment stage to determine your fit for 1:1 coaching.

Programs

Choose your path.

One-time purchase. Immediate access after payment.

Recruit Fitness Program

12-week structured training

$149AUD
  • 12-week progressive plan
  • Push-up, sit-up & run progressions
  • Pack-march conditioning
  • Mobile-friendly delivery

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Recruit Nutrition Guide

Fuel for training & recruit course

$89AUD
  • Daily fuelling templates
  • Macro targets by goal
  • Recruit-course meal strategy
  • Supplement guidance

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Most Popular

Full Preparation Package

Training + Nutrition + 1:1 review

$299AUD
  • Everything in both programs
  • 1:1 onboarding call
  • Monthly check-ins
  • Priority support

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Train in the kit. Wear the standard.

Premium apparel and essentials engineered for the kind of training that prepares you for recruit course.

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Men's Training ShirtFeatured

Men's Training Shirt

Moisture-wicking performance fabric, built for training.

$35.00
Women's Training ShirtFeatured

Women's Training Shirt

Fitted cut, breathable, built for the work.

$35.00
Training Ankle Socks — BlackFeatured

Training Ankle Socks — Black

Low-cut, lightweight, reinforced heel.

$20.00
Why DefenceReady

The standard isn't the goal.

Real Defence Experience

Programmed by a currently serving ADF Fitness Leader — not a civilian guess.

Proven Preparation System

Built specifically for future recruits, structured around real entry standards.

Start Ahead Of Your Intake

Arrive fitter, stronger and more confident than the recruits next to you.

Results

Recruits who arrived ready.

"Walked into Kapooka already ahead of my section. The push-up and beep test work made the difference."
J. Stewart
Army Recruit, 2025 Intake
"I needed structure before my YOU Session. This program gave me a clear plan and the confidence to commit."
M. Patel
RAAF Applicant
"The nutrition guide alone changed how I trained. Lost 6kg before my assessment day."
L. Nguyen
Navy Applicant
Ready when you are

Stop hoping you'll be ready.
Know you are.