I've been working to get in shape to join the military for the last several months, I have made a lot of?

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progress, but have had absolutely no input or help from the recruiter. I keep reading that they generally help you get in shape and down to weight to enlist. Is this correct? Why is mine not doing his job if that it is part of the job? Please, no rude comments about how they can't do it for me let me, I am aware of that fact, but I know my progress would be a lot faster if I was working with someone who really knows what they are doing. Thanks.

Answer 1

Yeah they around here they usually meet with the recruits almost every weekend from enlistment until you leave for boot sounds like you have a bad recruiter anyway if you just build up your push ups pull ups, sit ups and distance running as much as possible you'll be fine get up to at least 75 push ups 2-3 times a day 100+crunches 2-3 times a day 20-25 pull ups 2-3 times a day and build up to 5+ mile runs you will be almost at graduation form when you start,good luck

Answer 2

You are doing the correct thing by preparing physically. Stick with the basics: running , push ups , jump-in jacks etc. Weight lifting is not necessary, the Military wants endurance not bulk. It is better to lift a 50lb weight 100 times than a 100 lb weight 50 times.
Once you are in decent shape you will find that there is nothing physical that you will not be able to handle in the military. The toughest thing that you will face is the mental harassment for which there is no real way to prepare for. For example , picture yourself doing anything with an NCO over your shoulder yelling, insulting, and threatening you.
Just keep things in perspective and remember that he can never lay a finger on you. Also this harassment is part of a logical plan. Those who crack under the mental pressure of training are those who are most likely to crack in combat.
So keep up the good work with common sense physical preparation. Any type will do , just keep at it. Ignore your recruiter's lack of response, even if it is his job. Doing this will be practice at mental toughening which will put you a step ahead of other recruits. Good Luck.

Answer 3

A recruiter won't work with you until you sign on the dotted line. I was in the military for 10 years & was stationed at a recruit training center for 2 years. What you should do is just work on the basics, especially cardio. I was in great shape when I went to Boot Camp and could take anything physical they told me to do. I would suggest run sprints as well as 2-3 mile runs one day, then alternate and do push-ups, chin-ups, and set-ups the next day. They won't care how much weight you can bench press or whatever. The only thing they will concern themselves with is getting you in shape. To do that, they will run and march you to death. Work on basic exercises. You will be exercising most likely the first moment you wake up in the morning, either 4:30 to 5am. Get used to the time. Get up and start exercising and running at that time for an hour every day. If you are overweight when you enlist, and if you are physically unable to do the routine, they will keep you in a "special" company until you do make the limits. I'd say do it now and save yourself from hearing a lot of screaming.

Answer 4

It's great that you're getting in shape on your own. There will be many not in shape and they will pay for it once they to get to Basic. Everyone will be in shape by the time Basic is done. Those who are overweight, really out of shape sometimes are put on a "moo crew"- extra exercise.
You need to be able to run, do push ups and situps. You'll learn how to march, ruck, etc once you're there. It's not wise to try and road march without being properly taught.
Congrats and good luck at Basic.

Answer 5

All of the advice is great and one more thing: get your BMI down to normal levels. The BMI is your body - mass index and is a computation of your height and weight. The number is becoming more important for fitness and the military is looking at your BMI as an indicator of fitness. I have posted a web site that will calculate it.

Alas, 28 years out of the army, mine is a chubby 28...

Answer 6

I see a lot of suggestions on how to get your body in shape. Ask the recruiter for the general orders and memorize them. Ask him for all other information you should have in your brain before entering. If you memorize the general orders and other information you will need while in boot camp, you can devote your time to other things and get the memorization out of the way.