What's your favorite workout?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:29:45 -0500

Doing Insanity and Insanity: The Asylum vol.1 2 years ago I dropped close to 10 pounds in 2 months and have never felt better. I am starting that workout again since I now have time because of finishing school, and it got me thinking. What's everyone's workout of choice? You can be as detailed as you like.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 4:37 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:37:53 -0500

My favorite one is pretty simple. I do the pick up heavy things and run really far workout. It had been doing great so far. I tried a few different organized workout systems but I never stay with them.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 12 at 2015 5:48 PM

SGT Jim Z. — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:48:05 -0500

The 12 oz curl

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 12 at 2015 6:03 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:03:33 -0500

I believe you mean "least disliked."

I run. I run because I like food.

I've actually got a Half Marathon this weekend... and next. and 7 more confirmed (paid for) through the end of the year. I hate running... but man is it good at keeping the weight off.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 6:37 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:37:46 -0500

I used to do Insanity with my section as supplemental PT, and it is a great workout. If have a fairly generic routine for myself, but if I want to really push myself or initiate a gut-check, I ruck up, and hit the road. It is amazing how 60ish pounds on your back, 10ish miles under your boots, and some good old hard rock in your ears, can make you feel.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 6:38 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:38:22 -0500

Yoga, Aikido, and Kendo.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 8:40 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:40:20 -0500

Cranked back on the sofa doing those 12 oz. curls while watching a football game or any other reason I can think of. LOL

Response by CPL Brendan Hayes made Feb 12 at 2015 9:37 PM

CPL Brendan Hayes — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:37:01 -0500

Running. I like long trail runs better than roads, but the weather in the midwest hasn't really been all that cooperative for outdoor runs as of late. In the past three years I've run the Soldier Field 10 miler in Chicago (it ends on the 50 yard line of Soldier Field), one trail marathon, three trail 50k's, one 50 miler. I'm doing road marathons this year (two signed up and paid for so far). As has been mentioned by others, I run in part because I like to eat. Signing up for races helps keep me motivated to keep getting out there.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2015 12:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:32:13 -0500

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is my favorite by far. I’ve never sweat so much outside of the sandbox. BJJ alone has helped my APFT run.

I also like weight training, elliptical, hiking, and kayaking.

Response by SPC Christopher Dunbar made Feb 13 at 2015 11:09 PM

SPC Christopher Dunbar — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 23:09:01 -0500

My favorite workout is rifle PT, even now as as a Veteran! Not only do you get a better "understanding" of your rifle, but minor resistance and a lot of slow movement or low weight/high rep yields endurance. The trainee will be able to wield that rifle that much better!

It's also low impact, which is good for my since I've torn my rotator cuffs and I have some minor to major back problems.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 9:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 21:26:17 -0500

I love creating exercise programs that improve performance in anything I'm doing on a regular basis. As a teen, when I was playing basketball all the time, I'd strive for leg speed and power. When I needed to be able to do more in full kit with less effort, I'd do more weighted calisthenics, especially pulling movements. Now that I'm getting closer to 30, I'm doing more and new stuff for flexibility. Meanwhile, I've always been big on improving functional strength.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 2:03 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:03:29 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member I just love lifting heavy things, right now my EZ Barbell Curl PR is 150lbs (8) reps, Straight Barbell Curl 165 6 reps) and Dumbbells Curls 60lbs (10 reps). I also love running, I'm slow, I may not have a good cadence but it makes me feel so free that I love it.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2015 4:27 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:27:04 -0400

Definitely the gym. Weights 4-5 times per week with cardio 3-4 times per week.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 4:09 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 May 2015 04:09:48 -0400

The program Freeletics. You want a workout that will leave you practically dead in 30-45 min that's the one. Really good for toning and lean muscle.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 29 at 2015 4:12 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Fri, 29 May 2015 04:12:23 -0400

Favorite exercises: mountain climbers, pull-ups, lunges, planking, and push-ups.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2016 3:32 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:32:42 -0500

I like Crossfit and running. It's what works for me. Fast results as well.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Mar 4 at 2016 4:55 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 04:55:38 -0500

Just plain & simple running every day or when the weather stinks outside I ride my ProForm Exercise Bike while watching Maria Bartoromo on Fox Business in the AM

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2016 8:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 08:23:05 -0500

Anything functional. Crossfit type workouts. High intensity.

Response by SPC David S. made Mar 4 at 2016 10:16 AM

SPC David S. — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:16:36 -0500

I just use good old isometrics these days. No fancy gym required -

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2016 10:24 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:24:58 -0500

Muay thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu

Response by SGT Nathan G. made Mar 15 at 2018 10:16 AM

SGT Nathan G. — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:16:57 -0400

My Cross Country Coach would make the team do this once in a while. It's what he calls a, "Spartan Run". You run a total of 3 or 4 miles.
Run 1 Mile
After the first mile- 100 pushups, 100 sit-ups, and 100 squats.
Run 1 Mile
After the second mile- 75 pushups, 100 sit-ups, and 100 squats.
Run 1 Mile
After the third mile - 50 pushups, 50 sit-ups, and 50 squats.
If you are really feeling like you should finish it out strong and that you wanna be Spartan strong, go for the fourth mile
Run 1 mile
After the fourth mile- 25 pushups, 25 sit-ups, and 25 squats.

I absolutely LOVE this workout and I typically do it every once in a while when I am getting ready for a 5k.