What are the best fitness training programs?

2016-10-28T02:33:52-04:00

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2016 2:42 AM

2016-10-28T02:42:03-04:00

I saw incredible results when I stuck with Insanity. I also started eating smaller portions more often, such as a meal every 4 hours - which kept my metabolism high. Always eat breakfast as well. Do not eat anything 2 hours before bed. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day (I drink a gallon). With Insanity, be sure to focus on FORM first. This is a high intensity program - however you will see incredible results!

Response by SGT River Scratch made Oct 28 at 2016 3:00 AM

2016-10-28T03:00:27-04:00

It depends on goals and lifestyle. Krueger Strength can be effective, I've heard good things about Vinsanity Shred (going to try that one soon), I enjoyed insanity it takes a huge toll on the body though and isn't a long term answer to fitness. It is a good jumpstart into fitness. The Body Coach is an effective program for a busy lifestyle and has meal prep factor too. You can get a taste for all of these by looking them up on youtube.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2016 3:57 AM

2016-10-28T03:57:22-04:00

All depends on your goals. Cater your training program to them. Basic thought, a triathlete's training program will not be the same as a bodybuilder.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2016 8:05 AM

2016-10-28T08:05:36-04:00

I've found that incorporating weight training with HIIT/TABATA training gets everything in one fail swoop. You have your strength training to help build strength, tone and size (depending on who you are). With the HIIT/TABATA it also gets your heart pumping, helps fat loss, increases endurance and flexibility.

Another thing, your kitchen is also a fitness training program. You have to fuel your machine for which you need to make good choices on food. You can't make 6-pack abs in the gym; they are made in the kitchen.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2016 9:05 AM

2016-10-28T09:05:13-04:00

pushups sit-ups and run

Response by PFC Jim Wheeler made Oct 28 at 2016 10:44 AM

2016-10-28T10:44:57-04:00

This is really subjective, it depends entirely on what your goals are.

I can guarantee that the "optimal" (doesn't really exist with fitness) training program for myself will be much different than the optimal training program for you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2016 12:30 PM

2016-10-28T12:30:54-04:00

SSG Shavonde Chase ARMY PRT of course, specially prep drill, MMD 1 and 2, those will get you in excellent shape (see attached pic). I am currently doing crossfit and it has helped me get back in excellent shape, but I think any fitness program will do that for you as long as it gets you off the couch and you continually do it(except Army PRT of course). My personal favorite though is the Spartan workout of the day: http://www.spartan.com/en/training/wods/spartan-wod?wod=MON
Monday for example was 5 different kind of burpees, 5 repetitions each burpee, rounds of that for time (if you don't hate burpees yet, you will at the end of that workout)

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Oct 29 at 2016 1:23 PM

2016-10-29T13:23:20-04:00

Check out RIKR Defence. They're pretty new, but their objectives, their science, and their presentation seem to be on point.

Response by SSgt Paul Esquibel made Nov 3 at 2016 10:10 PM

2016-11-03T22:10:35-04:00

Well there really isn't just one or two, it's more of what reacts best to your body, what you can and cannot do based off of age, flexibility etc. In the end no program out there will ever work if you don't have an eating program that produces solid results. While a solid program is a good motivator to keep you going if you train hard but eat like crap your'e still going to get crap results. If you asked a more specific question i.e. How do I get ripped, or build muscle, mass etc like that, then it's easier to answer as there a programs out there to use as a baseline for you to try but ultimately you tailor them to your needs and liking.