Have you maintained your physical excersize since transitioning out of the military and if so, how have you done so?

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.

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).