Any tips on being ready for basic training?

Question

Im going to the airforce in the summer and i am going to be a PJ, so i need advice on how to be ready. Ima already fit and strong, but my endurance sucks and i have been running, but im not exactly sure on how to train.

Answer 1

For running, before I joined basic, my long time friend who was also in the army made me sprint for 30 seconds and walk for 60 seconds, and do that gradually. switch it to maybe 30 sprint 30 walk.

Read the bible... ROFL. What a joke.

Read Dr. Seus too. Everything in the book is real. /lame

Answer 2

When you run do you start full blast??
If so, you are burning yourself out early.
Pace yourself.,
On a mile, it's not how fast you complete the first 1/4 mile, but how fast you complete the whole thing.
in basic, first time, I was ahead of the pack at the 1/4 mi mark, but faded and failed the run. A sgt explained, stay with the pack until the 3/4 mark, THEN pour it on.

Qualification was 8 minutes, I could do it in 6.

Answer 3

By all means do what you can do to get in shape and increase your endurance, but keep this in mind: they've been running basic training for generations, and have this down to a science. You WILL get in good shape, and you WILL learn to do as they tell you, to jump when they command and insert "sir" as needed and salute.

Part of this process requires a certain amount of breaking the students down before building you back up, and your DI will be an expert at manipulating, controlling, bullying, and leading you. They will figure out how to get you out of your comfort zone, make you work harder than you thought you could, and you will learn discipline.

So on top of getting yourself physically ready, consider what you can do to be mentally ready. Be prepared for stress, be prepared to follow instructions with more attention than you ever imagined, be as flexible as possible. Get plenty of sleep. You're going to need all of the physical and mental reserves you can get!

Answer 4

My boyfriend is going through training now and He didn't work out much before he left and he did fine but I would suggest you be able to run 2 miles in 19:42, 13 Push-Ups and 47 Sit-Ups those are the minimum requirements. Start walking, jogging, running, hiking, do some sit ups and push ups, do SOMETHING. Basically start exercise program and stick with it for at least 3 months (I recommend 6). Excellent exercises include jumping jacks (we call them side straddle hops), running (at least jog - you can build up the speed later), power-walk with weights on, go hiking (get a backpack and fill it with as much stuff as you can to weigh it down - your body will thank you later when you go on those ruck marches, my favorite :-), push ups, and sit ups.

Answer 5

Run, run and do some more running. Long slow runs and fast short ones. Take a look at a website for "mens health." They have great tips on marathon training that can help. Drink lots of water and if you smoke, stop! Swiming is a big plus too as well as biking. Cardio is key! Keep a good mindset and keep God in the forfront of your mind.

Good luck to you.

Answer 6

I suggest cross-training. Running is great however adding running up a staircase and taking the steps down at a fast pace will use the largest muscles in your upper legs. This will make your heart pump.

....AND try doing 1 or 2 minute sprint intervals for every 10 minutes of jogging/running.

Hope this helps!

Answer 7

I think your mental attitude is most important. You've all seen the movies with the tough-as-nails drill instructor. He's intentionally going to put you under stress, because combat is stressful but you still need to function effectively. At the same time, however, the military wants you to succeed. It wouldn't look good for the D.I. if he had too many drop-outs. Sounds like you're doing the right think physically. Keep jogging and work on those push-ups.

Answer 8

Running, hiking, aerobics, chin-ups, pull ups, etc.
You also need to learn better mental focus and you need to control your temper because basic training is all about trying to get you to lose your temper so they can humiliate you and then try to rebuild you. If you can already hold your temper, they will do less to you - but expect them to try you. That requires not letting them take control of your responses - you need to be able to remain calm and in control. Do some meditation exercises between now and then and those will help you in combat readiness as well as basic.

Answer 9

Army basic was hell, but you don't really have to do anything to prepare for it. You are already in better shape than 90 percent of those going in.

Answer 10

u see i am also training as a navy reserve officer in the philippines and my advice to you is that the most important thing before you train is set your mind first be mentally prepared and be determined in the decision that you made! and you gotta keep on going dude! i know you can do it!