Does the army have a fitness program thay can send you 2 to get u in shape before basic?

Question

i really want 2 join the army and i am some what out of shape and it is taking 2 long 2 lose weight on my own

Answer 1

no official programs you can join. but your recruiter might take the time out to help you, if not you got to do it on your own dont wait till you get there, i thought i would just get in shape during it just makes the experience worse. They do have a pre PT test before you get into basic in reception and if you fail that they make you stay and work out until you can pass. I would suggest alot of push ups and situps and a whole lot of running. The drill sgt's always favor the runners. Also make sure you have a good job in mind before they jerk you around and give you a crappy one.good luck

GO ARMY!!!!

Answer 2

If you're talking about losing weight to enlist, that's on you. A recruiter will be willing to give you some advice and there are resources online, but the biggest thing is just eat right and hard work - no alternative to that.

If you're talking about getting in shape for basic, don't worry too much about that. They'll get you where you need to go. You should do some walking/running before you go to get your bones used to the impact and to build up your endurance. The more you can do before you ship, the easier it'll be on you, but a lot of people just show up & they all pass at the end.

The only real program out there is RSP in the national guard. Where active/reserve are in DEP, guard actually pays you to drill in RSP where all you do is get ready for basic. I work for one of those units doing just that. If you want some more details feel free to msg me.

You might want to check that out. They actually have better education benefits cause the state kicks in too, same bonuses, and if you really want active then they have a new program so you can choose to serve the first few years active & then come back to the guard if you want and get a much bigger bonus than active can offer you.

Answer 3

I am an Operations Officer at a Basic Training BN and what I suggest is focusing on the three events tested; push-ups, sit-ups and running. In your first week of Basic, you are given a 1-1-1 assessment. That is 1 minute of push-ups, 1 minute of sit-ups and a 1 mile run. Work on That and if your doing those well, then throw in some pull-ups since the Army is implementing that into our work-out program (not tested, but you don't want to be the soldier who can't do any). I find that bench pressing helps with push-ups. find a weight that you can do 20 reps with (should be at muscle failure at the 20th rep) and do 4 sets. Progress up as needed. This helps endurance on push-ups. Don't work chest or run two days in a row, always have at least one rest day in between, but abs can be done daily. Hope it helps

Answer 4

You can leave for basic training later on, if you want to. Just tell them you won't be able to until fall or winter. You need to do as many pushups and situps as you can between now and then. You should also run 3 to six times per week. I would start by doing one mile three times per week, or whatever you can do, and increase the total mileage by one mile per week by adding additional runs or increasing the distance of each of your runs. You want to add about 10 to 25 percent to your total weekly mileage each week. There is no need to run further than 5 miles at a time. Instead, try to work up to five miles, five to six days per week. I would not be complacent about the PT test. You will be surprised how stringent they are at basic training about doing pushups correctly (with perfect form). You may also be surprided to learn that most of the time you only have 24 hours of rest before a PT test. You should have no trouble passing by the time you get out of basic training, but it will help you career if you show up to your unit exceeding the minimum standard by as much as possible, and stay in good shape throughout your career.

Answer 5

No there isnt a program that can help there are things you can do to prepare yourself , by eating right and working out daily, ask your recruiter for help, yes there is going to be pt test at BCT ; 4 actually but only 2 count and you must be at 50% to pass,60% in AIT but dont worry Drill SGTS will build you all up to this, I suggest doing muscle failure one day at the gym or home to include pull ups, push-ups, sits ups flutter kicks, military press, over head arm clap and staying in the front leaning rest position, then the next day run, start by running 2 laps, then 4 ( adds to a mile) then doing 6 laps to work your way up where you will be running 2 miles increase your laps as it will help you later on...

Good luck
Armywife & Soldier

Answer 6

there is nothing official, but your recruiter might be willing to work out with you, or invite you to DEP sessions. But you will have to show that you are serious about losing the weight. you can't just show up needing to lose 100 pounds. you must show that you have lost a significant amount on your own time.

and it is SUPPOSED to take a while to lose..1-2 pounds a week, otherwise it all comes back in spades.

Answer 7

Discuss this with an Army recruiter. Whatever you do, don't hurt yourself trying. I admire your guts.

Answer 8

yes, if u are in the reserves, you will go to a pre bootcamp... also, your recruiter will help u get in shape too

Answer 9

no,just join the marines,they know how to slim you down