Workout Program to be prepared physically for deployment?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 23:46:42 -0400

Whether it's bodyspace or any other program, I just need a fitness plan that will prepare me physically for any challenges ahead.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2018 11:51 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 23:51:18 -0400

Any of the popular program including intense strength training and cardio is sufficient.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 16 at 2018 1:25 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:25:06 -0400

I know you might find this odd, as an idea, however, I love aikido and iaido...I'm aware of the Army combative program and the USMC MCMSP equivalent....honestly, I think if you looked up dojo's for either the U?S. aikido Federation, or Nirankai aikido, I think you'd find both quite aerobic...combine those with swimming, running, cycling, and while those don't concentrate on anaerobic muscle develop!EMT, o think, candidly, that you'd find them quite intellectually still!ulating...obviously, any !martial art is good, certainly, judo, jujitsu, MMA, take kwam do, whichever you prefer, however, those are honestly !y preferences, for whatever the might be worth...I've always found aikido and iaido extremely!Ely complex, subtle, fluid, and sophisticated, I honestly think you would also, trees an aikido group on RallyPoint, of you look it up, I've definitely seen it, of be most eager for your thoughts certaimlyz whenever convenient, I hope that was at least of some interest....

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2018 2:14 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:14:29 -0400

Where are you deploying?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2018 2:15 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:15:14 -0400

I heard about this system where you do deadlifts, overhead power throw, hand raise push-ups, sled pull, kettle bell carry...

Bus seriously, try to get 3 days of intense aerobic activity. I highly recommend working rowing machine into the mix to develop core at the same time.

You can't go wrong with deadlifts, kettle bell squats (goblet squats), and combat ropes. I assume you have a gym membership. If not, any of the high speed home programs can be good, just be careful about form

Response by SFC Stephen King made Aug 16 at 2018 7:30 AM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:30:12 -0400

Squat, Deadlift, Bench and standing overhead press these 4 exercises will do more to prepare you for downrange.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Aug 16 at 2018 10:18 AM

SSG Ed Mikus — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 10:18:48 -0400

I am a fan of the old school PT Max program.

http://www.elon.edu/docs/e-web/academics/elon_college/rotc/Training_to_Max_PT.pdf

Training_to_Max_PT.pdf

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2018 1:50 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:50:00 -0400

If you have Marines where you are, they might have a MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program), and every base i been so far they've been really wlecoming of other branches. At least half of the regiment is intense combat conditioning that included boots and utes runs, flak jacket workouts, buddy exercises, etc.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 3:46 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 03:46:55 -0400

The best training you can do is getting used to the heat and dry air if you are going to the middle east. The air gets very hot and very dry in the middle east. Especially the deserts. If you live in the southeast or the south, you will quickly notice how thin the air is in the middle east. You will dehydrate rapidly during runs. Nothing can truly prepare you for the middle east. But you will get used to it. However, in the meantime, get yourself a running mask. They restrict your airflow so your lungs are forced to become more efficient.