I am not sure really sure of the value of counting his fingers when scanning around. Might have been more appropriate if he held up a knife or weapon of some kind.
No Doubt. This was my very first class, and just a local trainer. I didn't know much about finding experienced trainers back then.
On the fitness, I think it does make a difference. I have gotten more into running or just doing jumping jacks when I shoot at my club (no matter how stupid I look), and it definitely affects how well I can shoot. I think that's important, because if I have to engage someone in public, I think there is a probability that I was trying to run away or run for cover first, and thus might be winded.
I think Pat is only like six years younger than me, and no, I won't ever be as fit as he is, but I find value in much of his physical training regime. There's certainly a bias there, because I have, previously to watching his videos, been doing more of that same kind of "whatever's available" fitness. For instance, if I'm out limbing trees or bucking logs, I might grab a handy tree limb and do a pull up, or do some overheads with a big log. Same with other chores around the house, and even the movements in my regular workout - I look to do exercises that help with strength for the kind of everyday movement I do, versus building gym muscles.
So yeah, I find values in his workout videos. I do wish he'd put on a tshirt and wear something other than Magnum PI swim trunks for workouts so I don't have to watch a practically naked man demonstrate the exercises though.