What should I do to train myself for Navy Bootcamp?

Question

I have drop some pounds.. what excercises will help me prepare for bootcamp(except running, I'm working on that)?

Answer 1

Best to use the guidelines on how the Navy will assess you. In this case, the Physical Readiness Test (PRT).

Consists of:
(1) Sit-reach stretch
(2) Sit ups (curl ups)
(3) Push-ups
(4) 1.5 mile run/walk
(5) 500 yd swim

Highly recommend reading the actual directive. See link.

Answer 2

Do the actual exercises that you need to do to pass the physical fitness test. When I was in the Navy in the late '80s, it consisted of 1-1/2 mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, and a sit-reach. If you want to get better at push-ups, you do push-ups. Same with sit-ups. Do them 3 days a week, and do as many as you can. Each time you do them, try to do one or two more than before. You will be amazed at how fast you improve on those exercises.

Answer 3

Be prepared to run, and also do numerous push ups. Navy boot camp is not as physically demanding as Army and Marine boot camps. In the case of running speed is not what is required, but rather stamina. When you run in boot camp the emphasis is on the entire company finishing together rather than individual achievement. As for push ups, part of it is to build strength and discipline, but also push ups are handed out like candy as a form of punishment. Basically when getting ready for boot camp, any exercise which builds stamina is good, and will put you ahead of the game. You should also make sure you have the ability to swim, you are required to swim the length of an olympic swimming pool up and back, then without resting float for 5 minutes in the water. Another area not to disregard in preparing for boot camp is mental. As I said the Navy is not as physically demanding, but does put a lot of emphasis on academic achievement, and you will attend many classes while in boot camp on a variety of seamanship subjects.

Answer 4

You'll be tested on running, push-ups, and crunches, so those are the big three you need to work on. When you get there, the most important thing to remember is KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT. Don't speak unless spoken to whenever there is a Drill Instructor around, and don't utter a single word during any type of evacuation drill. Basic trainees who get the most crap from the DIs are the ones that talk too much.

Answer 5

Remember the more you do to help yourself now will give you pay back later get active stay away from crap food eat salads fruits and well you know about eating. You don't want to go to boot camp fat its harder and they make it harder Just start moving around going on walks hikes maybe go to a gym just like running a race you wouldn't run it cold you train you train you train you dint have to run right out of the box but move yourself on a bike or walking

Answer 6

There is an ex navy seal that says 200 pushups a day in sets of 50, and at least 2 miles a day, untimed, is the best way to become fit.
When you are training, your speed doesnt really matter, since you are trying to become fit, not time yourself.

Go to military.com, they have tons of books by all sorts of soldiers, sailors, and marines that will help you prepare.

Answer 7

help the right hand tie the left one up to the chair ( sorry ) staying away from sweets, McD. B K and get yourself mentally stimulated about the Navy this will help your goal setting running is very essential as you will do some running get support from your friends

Answer 8

Running, push-ups, and sit-ups. Do lots of them. Intervak training for them is the best way to increase your scores on those quickly. How many push-ups and sit-ups can you do in two minutes? How fast can you run two miles? You need to know those answers to be able to know how hard you have to train.

Answer 9

Well running is going to be the most important one,, then strength and indurance training. I wish you good luck in your endeavor!

Answer 10

practice standing at parade rest for three hours. it'sgoing to hurt at first.