this ties in with my first question. my one cousin is leaving in a few weeks for basic and i have another younger cousin that's probably going to join but he wants to workout some before he goes. what can he do so the workouts won't be such a shock when he gets there? cardio/weights etc.(he's too lazy to get on his comp and ask so i have to, so maybe he needs to workout lol)
i know this is kind of miscategorized but i like the fact that i get answers from people who are/were in the military vs. the fitness people in that category.
2007-03-22 03:01:56 · 8 answers · asked by fluffernutter 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The biggest thing you can do to prep for basic training is getting your cardio up, 99% of trainees are smoked by the running. Also, core strength (or rather, the lack thereoof) is a huge issue. Core strength is key for individual movement techniques, hauling a rucksack, etc., etc.
The cardio training is pretty straightforward, I would recommend 30-45 minutes of cardio every other day at a minimum. Preferrably running outdoors if at all possible.
For the core, pilates works or the conditioning drills (CD1, CD2, CD3).
http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/Prep_For_Basic_Training/pre_basic_combat_training_physical_fitness_training/
This is the fitness training manual for AIT that includes the exercises for the conditioning drills, have someone make sure that they are executing them precisely:
http://rotc.panam.edu/MS%20III%20Info/TRADOC%20Standardized%20PT%20Guide%20for%20AIT%20Cohorted.pdf
They can also look to the APFT standards for push ups, sit ups and the 2-mile run to get a gauge. BUT please, please, please, tell them not to 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.
2007-03-22 05:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by T.I. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 22:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of pushups, situps, running, pull ups, chin ups, more pushups and situps, more running... um, most of the physical aspect of boot camp which is impossible to recreate is the stress they put on you while you are there, that cannot be recreated, just look up various calisthenic exercises, and the more in shape he is in, the better off he will be
2007-03-22 03:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by afderrick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah i was in the nav... oh man... tell him to run. do sit ups and push ups. weights are counter productive... jumping jacks are a pretty big part of life in boot... just do that really hard EVERY THIRD DAY until he goes, and he will have an easy life.
2007-03-22 03:12:18 · answer #4 · answered by dr.macgruder 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have him talk with a recruiter they will help you reach fitness level.
He should be running 2+ miles
Doing pushups and situps all day
2007-03-22 03:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by Celebrate Life 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Push-up, sit-ups, lots of running, flutter-kicks, etc. lots of running.
2007-03-22 03:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by Brandy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wake up at five am and start running. Don't stop till it's dark. That should be fun.....when he passes out just sprinkle a little water in him....
2007-03-22 03:44:11 · answer #7 · answered by blondegirl1472 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Run, run, and then run somemore. Pushups and situps when he's not running.
2007-03-22 03:14:53 · answer #8 · answered by crowntown2007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋