Leaving in Aug 2007.give me advice on what to do....i hate to say it but i think i might flunk the physical because I am almost at the max weight for my height..also need to do more pushups and situps and pullups and jogging...I get tired easily..my endurance is not that high can anyone give me advice on how to build it up???
2007-01-23 00:09:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I agree with the person who posted before me. Work on your push-ups sit-ups and run. It will save you a ton of grief in bootcamp. As for your weight, I went to bootcamp weighing 193 lbs. When I left and got to my next school, I weighed 166 lbs. YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT IN BOOTCAMP. Very few people gain weight and it is really just muscle. The food they feed you may not be the best tasting but it is designed to give you energy and has a high nutritional value. PT in bootcamp will be tough at first if you are not in shape. Save yourself some pain as you still have 8 months to get in shape. In the DEP handbook you should get form your recruiter, there is a section that has a gradual workout routine that should get you ready for bootcamp. Good luck and see you in the fleet.
2007-01-23 00:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just gave this answer to someone else but as it applies to you too.
I never lie so you and others might not like what I am going to say here, but what they heck? Wait I always wanted to say this: “You can’t handle the truth”! Cool huh?
I live near the Norfolk Naval Base (Worlds Largest Naval Base) and laugh each time a ship goes to sea. All the Navy wives get on TV crying expressing horror at being left alone for six months, fearing their love one might be injured, mad because they do not know how they are going to make it for six months. I know our Navy went to sea in World War I and II and Korea for years! At that time, they might actually be killed in combat. My cousin served on a carrier off the coast of Viet Nam and complains to this day, what he went through. You know how rough it is have three hot meals a day, a clean warm bunk, ice cream games and hot showers. Since the conception of the all volunteer military cruise are a maximum of a year but usually six months. What can you or any one say?
The Navy goes to a special class with the Army so they will be prepared. The Navy and Air Force have it so easy you'll never know you are in basic.
God Bless You and Our Southern People.
2007-01-23 09:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get on a good fitness program now. Navy Boot Camp is not that hard for a young person in average condition but it sounds like you are a bit below. A good diet low in fat and sugars, high in whole grains, veggies and lean protien. I reccommend a book called "Power Eating" For exercise do a mix of strength and cardio. A good wieghtlifting workout followed by at least 30 mins. of cardio (running etc.) By the way, can you swim ? If not learn, it will save you grief later.
2007-01-23 08:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by jrrysimmons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I went long ago in 1985... get in shape !! All I did was run each day because I was a diver and was in good shape.
Just to the other guy... I gained 5 pounds in Orlando.
The only other thing I did in preparation was memorize my General Orders.
Have a great time... it's not just a job
2007-01-23 11:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about.com has a very good guide about how to prepare and what to expect at Navy boot camp. As for your endurance, there isn't any way to increase that except by doing... running, swimming, push-ups, sit up. Go do 'em.
2007-01-23 17:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by serious troll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋