im 16 im still badly out of shape but im working on it, right now im run/walking a half mile three days a week , and adding another quater mile every 2 weeks, im also adding 1 more push up and sit up every day. does any body have any suggestions.
2007-11-28 04:31:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
you don't need to be in shape for Navy bootcamp, it's a complete joke. I got more exercise in middle school. I went to bootcamp in '89. I think we PT'd 4-5 times in 10 weeks.
IC1 USN 1989-1995
2007-11-28 04:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi there
The first thing that you should do is consult you armed forces careers office. They have people that you can talk to who will help guide you in the right direction regarding fitness requirements for either the Navy or the Marines.
I'm currently training to join the Royal Marines so can offer you plenty of advice. It is important to work on all aspects of fitness and not just centre your efforts on one aspect. That said, you will need to get your head sorted so that you can apply yourself to your training and not give up as soon as the going gets tough.
I advise that you take things week by week and focus on aerobic endurance, strength endurance and calisthenics. Aerobic endurance is the ability to run at a high tempo for moderate duration such as 8 miles, strength endurance is about being strong for a period of time i.e. 2 mins and calisthenics is the ability to lift and pull your own body weight. A strong emphasis will be placed on the elements during the recruitment tests.
The idea is to improve week on week. If you can do 10 push this week, then you aim for 12 the next etc etc.
I have a program that can help you with this., email me. Also take a look at my blog for tips on performing these calisthenic exercises.
http://homecalisthenics.blogspot.com/
I hope that this helps you and wish you all the luck in your goals.
2007-11-28 04:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by Home Calisthenics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Running is good, but keep in mind they will push until you break not matter what. But better to be prepared for that before you get there! It's sounds like you have a pretty good plan started. Make sure you watch you diet as well. Good luck!
2007-11-28 04:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by KD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Running, push ups and sit ups are great. You'll need to
start doing pull ups too.
2007-11-28 04:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by Heather Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run alot ,this is the best way
2007-11-28 04:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by Dirty A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to be very fit, be able to do 20chin ups with no effort and try do weights
2007-11-28 04:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋