The Zombie Rule Book: A Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide (7 page)

Candles are a fantastic source of light and last for a long time, however, candles are no use whatsoever unless you have a lighter/matches. Candles could also be used for bartering. If you manage to stay in your home for as long as possible with windows and doors boarded up, you will need some light. Remember to stock up on candles and keep them in a safe dry place.

Rule # 54
Do thirty pushups daily

Thirty, why thirty? Well, thirty is a great number; ten is too small and twenty is ok but easily do-able. Thirty pushups daily will improve your physical stamina helping you fight off zombies should you need to. This will help with your overall fitness.

Rule # 55
Do one hundred sit-ups daily

In your quest for overall fitness and to help defend yourself against the undead one hundred sit-ups a day will increase your physical ability and stamina. Remember, the better shape you are in, the more chance you have of survival and that is the name of the game.

Rule # 56
Get some Earplugs

You may need earplugs to sleep. The undead aren’t renowned for being quiet. Listening all day and night long to the cries and screams of dead/dying people is disturbing and you could end up going crazy. Using earplugs is only ideal if you have at least one other person with you on watch. You cannot afford to block up
one of your warning devices if you have no one else to alert you.

Rule # 57
Pretend to be a police officer

In certain situations, to calm and assist, pretend to be an officer of the law or a figure of authority. It is ideal to have a back story to make it more believable.

Rule # 58
Try to cover up the rotting smell

Aftershave/deodorants and air fresheners are ideal. This may sound like the last thing you would need but the smell of rotting flesh and corpses is disgusting, you will need something to cover the stench.

Rule # 59
Get some Caffeine

Coffee is a great stimulant. It tastes good and is great for keeping you alert during the night should you be on look out. Most homes will have coffee so it shouldn’t be too hard to find and will be useful when you need warming and perking up. If you can’t get hold of coffee try to acquire some caffeine pills or
a good strong cuppa.

Rule # 60
Run for twenty-five minutes daily

I call this one the running machine. I’m lying, it’s standing on the spot and pretending to be on a running machine and running. Do this for twenty-five minutes plus, daily, to improve your stamina and overall fitness.

Rule # 61
The squat

The squat will improve your overall fitness, each of these exercises preparing your body for enduring pain, strengthening and lengthening your muscles to better your chances of survival.

Rule # 62
Acquire a whistle

A whistle is a great tool to have; you can use this as part of a group to signal to other members without attracting too much unwanted attention. You can work out a code between the members of the group, for example one means stop, two means
go, three means abort mission etc. This is a very useful communication tool to have.

Rule # 63
Head for high ground

Try to head for high ground as this will give you an advantage; always be able to see your surroundings.

Rule # 64
Meditate