I leave for boot camp for the Marines in June. Does anybody have any good workout plans?

Chris Ford — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:46:46 -0400

Response by Chris Ford made Apr 11 at 2018 9:47 PM

Chris Ford — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:47:13 -0400

Good workout plans*

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2018 9:59 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:59:28 -0400

Chris Ford 50 years ago, this June, I went through Boot Camp at MCRD, San Diego. Below are two links that will help with the requirements that you should strive for. Eat good balanced meals, drink plenty of water, and perform stretching exercises before you exercise. Also work on your swimming. Build up your endurance gradually so you do not injure yourself. Being in good shape will help, but make sure that you can handle the mental aspects of Boot Camp. Please keep us posted.

https://www.military.com/military-fitness/marine-corps-fitness-requirements/marine-corps-fitness-test

http://therxreview.com/could-you-pass-the-us-marines-physical-fitness-test

Marine Corps Initial Strength Test (IST)

The USMC Physical Fitness Test is administered every six months. All Marines are provided time to train and are expected to maintain an adequate degree of physical fitness.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2018 10:39 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 22:39:59 -0400

Run, run, run some more. Hydration is going to be your best friend as well. For now just work on your pullups and crunches. You want to be doing 100+ crunches in 2 minutes and at least 10 pullups. Everything else your drill instructors will take care of when you get there.

Physically, I'd say it's not too difficult. My advice to you would just be work on cardio. Do workouts that will help you to focus on your PFT and CFT scores.

Response by SGT Aaron Atwood made Apr 11 at 2018 11:09 PM

SGT Aaron Atwood — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 23:09:55 -0400

Cardio. Constant cardio. Every day. Then, when you're good and tired do sprints (more cardio, I know). Mix it up and include weight lifting in between cardio sessions. If you have a large tire to flip around do so. Also pull ups. Max set three times a day at minimum. Once you become "comfortable" with that work in cardio while hauling weights. Don't do too much because you're no good to us broken. Work with a recruiter who can push you and make sure you're doing exercises via good technique.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2018 12:30 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:30:24 -0400

What ever you're doing now will help you when you, but the Marine PT program will get get you over the top. Have fun, good you're thinking ahead.

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Apr 12 at 2018 6:01 AM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 06:01:00 -0400

You may find your answer here...

http://www.fitness.marines.mil/

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The Official website for Marines Fitness

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2018 6:59 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 06:59:28 -0400

"The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war". Boot camp is to prepare you for further training, to go to war as a US Marine. You may even think WW III has broken out for the first few days/weeks. Get ready by working hard. Run, calisthenics, wind sprints, circuit course runs. Upper body strength. Push ups and pull ups. Lots of them. Get your mind right to never quit, no matter what. That's key. Stay close to your Recruiter and heed his advice. Attend all pool functions. Good luck.

Response by Cpl Tom Surdi made Apr 12 at 2018 8:43 AM

Cpl Tom Surdi — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:43:06 -0400

Push ups, pull ups, sit ups and run....run your ass off.