Professional Athlete Soldiers: General Fitness Discussion

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 22:04:20 -0500

We are all suppose to be fit professional athletes, so let have a place to discuss fitness. Any tips, advice reviews of shoes, apparel, training aids or supplements you love or hate. workouts that kicked your ass you think we might enjoy or even a delicious healthy recipe just anything fitness.

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 19 at 2013 11:01 PM

SFC James Baber — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:01:31 -0500

Everything and then some, it is all different for each individual it just depends on what you want out of it in the end, is it better PFT, more energy, endurance, physical attributes, all of those will be the deciding factors on what you are willing to do or want to do to achieve it.

Good luck from and old Soldier who feels it more everyday since retirement.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2014 8:09 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:09:52 -0500

Military Athlete has some pretty good workouts that'll get you smoked up. They also have training plans designed to help you max the apft.

Response by SSG Isaac Tavares made Mar 17 at 2014 5:05 PM

SSG Isaac Tavares — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:05:14 -0400

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 3:58 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:58:11 -0400

I trained all last summer in Vibram Five-Fingers. I know, I know, they look goofy as all hell. They did however allow me to change up my mechanics, and my knee and back pains went away. This summer I'll be testing out the New Balance Minimus shoe (which looks much less goofy).

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 9:11 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:11:11 -0400

INSANITY! After a 6 month dead-man profile, it helped me lose 30 pounds and be back in the best shape of my life. There is very little needed and each workout is as effective as the effort you put into it.

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Nov 17 at 2014 3:05 PM

SGT Kristin Wiley — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:05:35 -0500

Other than being firmly against everything crossfit because no one performs the workouts correctly (and likely never will!)...I am a big fan of Jim Stoppani's workout programs. He has a PHD in exercise physiology and has shown his plans work. His workout plans and using Advocare supplements has really helped me trim down and build muscle. His use of cardio acceleration is awesome for any cardio-haters out there. Out of all the strength training programs I've tried, his really pumped me up and made me enjoy my workouts.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2015 9:17 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 21:17:14 -0500

Me personally, I will lift three times a week. My lift days consist of bench press, squat, overhead press, bicep curls, deadlifting and some additional workouts with dumbells. Every other day I'll do a endurance workout followed by a 10 mile bike ride with the resistance cranked up finished off with a 1 mile run. Works out great for me and I enjoy it. I don't take any supplements, just try to eat clean. So far its been working great for me.

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Jan 19 at 2015 10:09 PM

MAJ Jim Steven — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:09:26 -0500

I have always believed that if someone is yelling, "extend to the left" or, "in cadence" or, "double time" time is being wasted....
Now, that is not an absolute...50 pushups or a 6 minute mile, you are working me....but I prefer small group PT that is meant to really work you, not feel close to your unit members....
Cohesion run?????

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2015 11:01 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:01:53 -0500

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Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Mar 6 at 2015 4:42 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:42:51 -0500

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member, I believe that Army PRT, done correctly, is effective. I personally went from a 317 to a 340 (while gaining 15 lbs.) during 14 weeks of Infantry OSUT, on a steady regimen of correct PRT.

That said, I would prefer to stick with light weights, bodyweight exercises supplemented with light weights, and running.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2015 2:06 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 14:06:51 -0400

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member I just got me my first pair of actual running shoes, Mizuno Wave Prophecy 2. BEST SHOES EVER! Before joining I was never a good runner, actually I'm not, but these shoes are great! Could be expensive if you get them at Foot Lockers or you can save a lot if you get them at Room Rack Shoes. For working out shirts, there's no better place than $5 and Below, you just don't care about messing a $5 shirt.