i am definitly not in shape to join the military, and i dont want to waste any time, so can i just do a pushup/situp/running workout, or do i have to lift weights? i plan on just trying to get at least the minimum to join the Army, or maybe more. also is there a minimum weight to join the Army?
Lift weights, lifting increases metabolism. Walk 3 miles everyday for a week, next week, walk 4 miles, next week, walk 5, etc. Do crunches and sit-ups like crazy, do 10 reps of 25 at least a day. Do push-ups for 10 seconds, rest 10 seconds, do push-ups for ten more, etc. And intake no more than 1500 calories a day, i've lost 21 pounds since i went to my recruiter Jan 4.
Very good! You seem to be a good candidate to join my Marine Corps. Which branch are you planning for?
2# per week weight loss is a good number to strive towards. given the averages. Yours is about-to a little more than 2 1/2# per week. Probably, in your case, because of your youth and inherebt stength, okay. Yer young. Every body is different. You seem to be well minded in personal life style choices regarding long term wellness and fitness.
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Very good! You seem to be a good candidate to join my Marine Corps. Which branch are you planning for?
2# per week weight loss is a good number to strive towards. given the averages. Yours is about-to a little more than 2 1/2# per week. Probably, in your case, because of your youth and inherebt stength, okay. Yer young. Every body is different. You seem to be well minded in personal life style choices regarding long term wellness and fitness.
Right now i'm looking at the branch that deploys to A-Stan the most, preferably Marine Corps, just need to lose 20 more and i'm enlisting in the DEP. What about you?
Originally posted by BamaBoy91291: Lift weights, lifting increases metabolism. Walk 3 miles everyday for a week, next week, walk 4 miles, next week, walk 5, etc. Do crunches and sit-ups like crazy, do 10 reps of 25 at least a day. Do push-ups for 10 seconds, rest 10 seconds, do push-ups for ten more, etc. And intake no more than 1500 calories a day, i've lost 21 pounds since i went to my recruiter Jan 4.
Do an internet search for Navy Divers as well as Navy SEALS. There are a couple of sites that have a pre-conditioning routine that is based around increasing sets/reps of push-ups/pull-ups/sit-ups and later on dips, as well as a running and swimming component.
Next, check with your recruiter to find out what the min./max. weight is for your height before going too far. Weight gain can be a bad thing, even with what you're going for. You can also do an internet search for physical fitness standards for the various branches.
Now, as to diet - watch what and how much you eat. If you like to stuff your face with chips, burgers, regular soda, you might as well stop now and stay home. Learn to eat smarter - there are a lot of good programs that will do that. I ditched roughly 65 lbs. bet. Jan. and Aug. 2006, kept it off, and I was 50 years old at the time.
Word of advice now - forget the B.S. about joining the branch most likely to deploy to Afghanistan. Instead focus on which branch will give you the best deal overall to help you succeed in life.
Oh, and BTW, don't forget that ultimately your job is to either make someone die for their country or for you to die for yours.
Originally posted by Boats22151: Do an internet search for Navy Divers as well as Navy SEALS. There are a couple of sites that have a pre-conditioning routine that is based around increasing sets/reps of push-ups/pull-ups/sit-ups and later on dips, as well as a running and swimming component.
Next, check with your recruiter to find out what the min./max. weight is for your height before going too far. Weight gain can be a bad thing, even with what you're going for. You can also do an internet search for physical fitness standards for the various branches.
Now, as to diet - watch what and how much you eat. If you like to stuff your face with chips, burgers, regular soda, you might as well stop now and stay home. Learn to eat smarter - there are a lot of good programs that will do that. I ditched roughly 65 lbs. bet. Jan. and Aug. 2006, kept it off, and I was 50 years old at the time.
Word of advice now - forget the B.S. about joining the branch most likely to deploy to Afghanistan. Instead focus on which branch will give you the best deal overall to help you succeed in life.
Oh, and BTW, don't forget that ultimately your job is to either make someone die for their country or for you to die for yours.
Me wanting to deploy is no B.S., I want just that. I intend to stay in as long as I can, and maybe become a DS or Recruiter. And If that ******* is dumb enough to pick up a Rifle and attempt to kill my countrymen, well, sucks to be him.
I've just bought anoutdoor trampoline and I am feeling a lot fitter. It is hard exercise but lots of fun and extremely rewarding.
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I agree. Being able to do the basic excercises before you get there and run the distance would be a good thing. If you can not get through the minimum PT and run, you will either get recycled or discharged.
To answer the original question, yes. You can simply do sit ups, pushups, and run to get into shape. It does, however, get boring doing just that. Mix things up a bit and you will get in shape faster and have a better time doing it.
As for a minimum weight, I have never heard of one but there is certainly a max weight. I will guarantee you that if you work out, and eat healthy, you will be fine. I was 6'1" and 156 lbs when I joined the Army. When I left basic training I was 180 lbs and it wasn't because I got fat.
No problem Fbody. Just remember you still have to eat. If you work out more your body will need more fuel. Ensure you are eating enough calories to compensate for the workouts and for you normal daily needs.
You don't need to take any of those protein powders or anything, just eat enough good food to keep yourself going strong.
