Posted on Dec 24, 2018
Should I train a day of the week while tired to prepare me for bootcamp? Will this help my body get acclimated or will it just burn me out?
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Two days a week, 90 mins each for 9 months. I did push ups until I could do anymore. I did sit-ups until I couldn't do anymore (called "muscle failure"). I trained on Monday's and Thursday's. I did no training the other days. Your body needs time to rebuild the muscle. As for running I did walk-than-sprint for one mile, than walk-then sprint for two miles. I progressed after 6 weeks to my "run until you feel you got to walk" phase. Eventually getting up to a 18-minute two mile, then a 16-minute two mile, than a 14-minute two mile. Then worked on 3-5 mile runs (this burns out recruits in basic the most). Having a wide stride is critical in timing your runs. Small stride will hurt your knees. I trained with my recruiter (who was a green beret that got a silver star) like this for 9 months. I breezed through basic. Only training twice a week at 90 minutes each. Before you leave for basic you should be capable of running for 45 continuous minutes (roughly 5 miles) if you plan to be at the top of the food chain in basic.
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That's a great idea, I think Ill begin that tomorrow. Thank you for your response.
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Your question needs to be clearer for anyone to advise you. If I did understand it, it is always good to work on fitness, if you do not routinely participate in fitness it is wise to speak to your recruiter, many recruiting stations offer fitness training. Good luck.
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PVT (Join to see) Sleep is imperative for good performance and recovery. While it's good to challenge yourself and admirable that you are trying to match the conditions which you will face in training, it is much better to train, eat, and sleep well before Basic Training. Getting proper sleep and nutrition now will optimize your fitness level so that your body will be more resilient and able to handle the physical stress and demand of combat training under proper supervision. If you overtrain now without adequate sleep, you may injure yourself before you even enter training. Eat right, sleep right, and talk to your recruiting station about a good pre-conditioning exercise routine. Best of luck in your endeavor!
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Thank you very much! Ill do as you advise and stay on my regular sleep/training schedule.
Thank you very much! Ill do as you advise and stay on my regular sleep/training schedule.
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
You should always trim to be fit. Ensure that you are following proper fit applications. Again, I advise you speak with your recruiter. Merry Christmas. PVT (Join to see)
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year CSM Darieus, thanks for your response.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year CSM Darieus, thanks for your response.
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