Posted on Oct 7, 2014
Have you maintained your physical excersize since transitioning out of the military and if so, how have you done so?
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adjusting to civilian life has many challenges and it becomes easy to let PT slip. How have you managed this area of your life?
Edited 11 y ago
Posted 11 y ago
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I do 3-4 eyelid flutters every morning, move on to 2-3 progressive crunches trying to get out of bed, next is 2 minutes of side of bed toe touches as this will be the only time I am even close to touching them. Then it is a recon shuffle to the head, next is hand to hand combat with my razor and face, as well as pugle stick training with the tooth brush. I take a 15 minute lap in the shower, suit up and do some basic field ration training in the kitchen. I then have a 1 hour CG PFT Ultimate showdown, mad max road ralley into work. Allot of training happening in that hour. I then do 8 hours of subservient wage slave repetitions before an advanced level of 1 hour CG PFT Ultimate showdown, mad max road ralley to home. I finish my pt regimen with several dozen beverage curls, and extended arm remote manipulation drills. I find that this routine done 5 times a week, keeps me in shape... considering round is a shape.
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SSG Selwyn Bodley
Cpl Hicks, you might want to pace yourself, sounds like you might be overdoing which could lead to an injury!
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Cpl (Join to see)
Yes, you are correct, this regimen is only for the experience veteran. I worked so hard my six pack abs became a keg.
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I moved overseas and sold the cars. I walk everywhere I go and/or take the train. Just going to work and back home I'm walking about 5 miles. I also have a "green smoothie" for breakfast. By doing that I've losted 15lbs since last year. Feel free to message me for recipes.
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SSG Selwyn Bodley ,
With a list of injuries piling up, I am relegated to the elliptical. I work out five to six days a week and take the stairs (up only six flights) at work. I still lift weights, but more reps and less weight is the order of the day.
SFC Joseph M. Finck USA (Ret)
With a list of injuries piling up, I am relegated to the elliptical. I work out five to six days a week and take the stairs (up only six flights) at work. I still lift weights, but more reps and less weight is the order of the day.
SFC Joseph M. Finck USA (Ret)
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I have maintained my physical fitness by continuing to exercise at least three days per week. I don't usually do my workouts in the morning - I prefer the afternoon - but I am pretty good about getting them in. I joined a local gym, and that's where I work out.
I think the many years of doing Army PT, coupled with the discipline and routine of it all, have made it somewhat easy to continue with a personal PT regimen.
I think the many years of doing Army PT, coupled with the discipline and routine of it all, have made it somewhat easy to continue with a personal PT regimen.
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Initially, yes. I went to they gym or performed some kind of PT 3-4 times per week. After a while, I was really consumed with working and attending school. Eventually, I stopped altogether. I've gained 50 lbs since then and recently started running 3 times a week. In the past 2 months, I've lost 10 lbs and still working at living a healthier lifestyle.
My primary struggle is making time in the day to actually run. So I'm up early and try to get it in before 6am and commuting to work.
My primary struggle is making time in the day to actually run. So I'm up early and try to get it in before 6am and commuting to work.
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SSG Selwyn Bodley
Cpl Johnson, I can certainly relate to the "time" issue, it really is a challenge.
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I have tried to make sure I do things to keep me active. When I was getting close to retirement I would register for running events outside me comfort zone, Marathons, 20Ks and Half Marathons, that forced me to train for them. I am considering doing the same for triathlons...the middle distance ones and/or sprints which I did in the past. Have run into some speed bumps, but keep trying get myself out and moving. I have slipped in running but I was never trying to win anything, just wanted to finish...and not last.
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MSG Brad Sand
SGT Monica Tattrie
To be honest, back at you, I do not do as much as I should and I have too many excuses why I don't. Sure some of the excuses are good ones, but they are still excuses. I did get a stationary bike and put it in front of the TV to make it hard not to workout...an hour or two on the bike counts, right?
To be honest, back at you, I do not do as much as I should and I have too many excuses why I don't. Sure some of the excuses are good ones, but they are still excuses. I did get a stationary bike and put it in front of the TV to make it hard not to workout...an hour or two on the bike counts, right?
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SGT Monica Tattrie
Hahahaha, It counts..... I tried to do the same thing, But I can't focus on the workout and watch TV
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MSG Brad Sand
SGT Monica Tattrie
Not focusing on the workout is a side bonus...my problem is I keep dropping the remote.
Not focusing on the workout is a side bonus...my problem is I keep dropping the remote.
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SSG Selwyn Bodley
What position? when I was a kid living in South Africa I played Lock... Was a long time ago!
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SPC David S.
Being 6'5" and 250lbs+ I was locked into 2nd's or 8 man. Once in a blue moon flanker depending on the other teams forwards or 8. We have a couple of South Afican guys in our club. Also a couple of kiwis. I'm going to the All Blacks vs USA here in Chicago. That's going to be interesting. As a rugger I owe you a vote - I'm out of votes.
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SSG Selwyn Bodley
lol, Im not sure I still qualify as a "rugger." The sport is making its way in, my daughters boyfriend plays for Boston University right now and loves it!
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LOL. Definitely not. I signed out almost two months ago and haven't done anything since then. I'm ashamed to admit that but I've also had a lot on my mind here. Would like to get back to doing something though.
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MSG Brad Sand
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The easiest way for me was to find a local event...5 or 10k, pay the entry fee and make myself do it. You also might want to check into the http://teamrwb.org/ in your area?
The easiest way for me was to find a local event...5 or 10k, pay the entry fee and make myself do it. You also might want to check into the http://teamrwb.org/ in your area?
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After leaving the (Ch) Air Force, I maintain a daily regimen of exercises for my hip muscles to ensure I can still stand and sit at a moment's notice in case I need to go into action (e.g. beer run, couch surfing, armchair quarterbacking).
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I’m national guard, so PT is left up to me. I have over 20 now and plan on hanging it up soon. I’m looking at one more record APFT. I absolutely hate running, but do run once in a while to see where I’m at between PT tests. I get to the gym 4-6 times a week for weight lifting and the elliptical. 3-4 times a week I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The BJJ alone has helped me on my running. Grappling is very anaerobic and has helped a lot in my cardio. I recently had the opportunity to go to the Mountain Athlete Warrior course at Fort Drum. That opened me up to new exercises. I now supplement my workouts with suspension training using the TRX system. What great about TRX is I can take it with me wherever I go and still get a decent workout. In the warmer months my wife and I hike, bike, and kayak.
Lack of time is a poor excuse. Most people that say they have no time somehow find time to watch TV, surf Facebook or RP. Fitness has to be made into a habit. Even at a slow pace running a mile will burn some calories and help with cardiovascular health, and only take 10-15 minutes. We all have 10-15 minutes to spare.
Lack of time is a poor excuse. Most people that say they have no time somehow find time to watch TV, surf Facebook or RP. Fitness has to be made into a habit. Even at a slow pace running a mile will burn some calories and help with cardiovascular health, and only take 10-15 minutes. We all have 10-15 minutes to spare.
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For me, its been on and off for the 14 years that I've been out. I do well for a while then get lazy... then get mad at myself and do well for a while. Currently I am in the "Well for a while" phase. I still hate sit ups, but running and getting back into heavy amount of push ups... helps me stay young (or at least feel as though I'm staying young ha ha).
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