I you run each day for maybe 15 minutes, then do moderately heavy weights and a ot of push-ups, pull ups, will you be ready within 1 1/2 months? I know they all say they build you up once you get there but being prepared would surely make it easier, we all know how hard it is to do things when your muscles are tired from the prior days workouts.
I weigh about 165-170 and am 5'11
2007-03-20 08:01:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I didn't mean to sound lame when I said 15 minutes a day. Obviousely on the weekend for example I doa mock PT test and run the 2 times, im just saying as a minimum maintainanace amount because I dont haev alot of time to exercise at night I only have about 45 minutes. I can run just fine its the rest im referring to. I can do 30 push-ups 4 times in a row, Going above 30 in any 1 set is hard> I can do sit-ups almost indeffinately, and I can do about 10 chin ups, will this be ok?
2007-03-20 08:11:19 · update #1
I saw your questions out of order so the same information as far as training in general...cardio, cardio, cardio...that is the universal struggle almost without exception.
Core strength training pilates (don't knock it, it works) or the conditioning drills. The core is necessary not just for general fitness but it determines how your endurance for hauling a ruck, your agility for individual movement, etc.
Dedicate the alternating days to cardio to get used to the duration. Careful planning (48 hours between muscle failure for specific muscle groups, etc.) and dedication to daily training will get you there.
And please, don't train for the minimum standards. Someone who is hitting 50 percent on the APFT (or even 60 percent for that matter) will be miserable in BCT.
2007-03-20 10:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by T.I. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your age, but if you do a little Google research on the Army PT standards, you should be able to come up with some hard and fast numbers of where you need to be when you graduate. Keep in mind that to pass your PT test in basic training, you need to get 50 points or more in each fo the 3 events. When you get to AIT, you need 60 points in each of the 3 events to pass, and that will be the standard for the rest of your career. Certain career fields will require more, but those are exceptions and not the rule.
The main thing you want to check is to make sure you are doing things CORRECTLY. There are certain standards to the pushup and situp...you probably can ask your recruiter to check your form to make sure you're okay. Some people (who are uninformed) will tell you that your chest needs to touch the ground on the pushup, but that's not correct. Your arms need to form a 90 degree angle (by the bend at your elbow) and your body needs to form a generally straight line. You can check yourself in a full length mirror, or even look to the right or left when you're going down to check your arm angle....etc. (No need to get into the situp standard, you can look it up).
The main thing that gets folks on PT tests is not the number of repetitions, but the form...You can do 100 pushups, but if you're not doing them correctly, your score will be "0".
When you get to basic, your drill sergeant will find many excuses to make you work on your pushup skills. Close to your record PT test, more than likely, he/she will lay off a bit to make sure you are rested for that graduation-necessary event.
You'll do fine. It's not that hard.
2007-03-20 08:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Robert N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure! just start now and go for it. You should build yourself up to the point where you can do at least 50 sit ups, run 2 miles, etc. Don't do it every day, but I'd do it for at least 3 times a week. You'll build up to it and your muscles won't be as tired.
2007-03-20 08:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by auditor4u2007 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the weights, calisthenics and running is the best. Stretching is extremely important. When you get to boot camp the Drill Sargent's will take care of the rest.
I'm a Marine but I can't imagine the Army not strictly enforcing physical fitness standards.........even if they Ain't Ready to be Marines Yet.
Sorry guys I had to put that out there.
2007-03-20 08:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by Centurion529 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your at a good weight for your height. My advice to you is lay off the weights completely and do calistenics every day instead (pushups, situps, pullups, jumping jacks etc). Pair that up with cardio every day (improving your time on the mile) and you will be golden.
2007-03-20 08:11:52 · answer #5 · answered by Michael S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
15 minutes a day? You ain't joining the Air Force dude. Try 30-45 minutes at a fast pace and a couple hundred pushups a day. Then you'd be ready for some of it.
2007-03-20 08:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well if you arn't by the time you get there, you will be by the time you leave! My advice start running now and doing push-up, sit-ups,flutterkicks, and some pullups.
2007-03-20 08:13:57 · answer #7 · answered by Brandy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, based on your current weight, I would say you could. Basic isn't really all that difficult physically.
2007-03-20 08:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by desotobrave 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes and way to go. I support you
2007-03-20 08:04:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yep.... i support you, good luck and dont give up or they will go after you like a pack of dogs.
2007-03-20 08:11:03 · answer #10 · answered by armywifes3lb 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋