Getting ready for PI

[c/ltdan2192]

Ok, so I'm currently an AFJROTC cadet but there aren't many Marine recruits on the AF thread so I thought I'd come here... I'm a "slight bit" overweight and I was wondering if any of you current recruits or DEP's had any advice on getting in shape.
In advance I appreciate all comments.

[soccermark23]

Run a lot. The best way to increase your running ability is to mix in different types. You want to do some straight distance running, say 3-5 miles. But you also want to mix in sprinting.

A good thing we used to do during soccer was this. Find yourself a soccer, or football, field and jog along the sideline then sprint across the end-line, then jog again, and sprint again.

A second thing that helps is to run up hills or bleachers, this shocks your muscles in different ways and help to prepare you for anything.

Combining this running with eating a bit healthier will help you to lose some wait and also increase your endurance.

[Drill for life]

Soccermark23 that is what me and my Recruiter do almost every saturday.

[FeelinFroggy]

Run a lot. The best way to increase your running ability is to mix in different types. You want to do some straight distance running, say 3-5 miles. But you also want to mix in sprinting.

A good thing we used to do during soccer was this. Find yourself a soccer, or football, field and jog along the sideline then sprint across the end-line, then jog again, and sprint again.

A second thing that helps is to run up hills or bleachers, this shocks your muscles in different ways and help to prepare you for anything.

Combining this running with eating a bit healthier will help you to lose some wait and also increase your endurance. I agree, running and eating healthy is the best way to go. Swimming can also help you, either by swimming laps or just simply treading water for long periods of time. Make sure you get enough potassium in your diet so that your muscles won't cramp up as easily, eat bananas, stretch, and drink plenty of water.

[Sarah81]

Whatever you take up, do it regularly. I wouldn't run every day, of course, but stick to a reasonable schedule. If the weather sucks on a run day, get on a treadmill or go to an indoor pool or something. Don't let excuses put you on the couch or in the computer chair when you need to be exercising.

Work a little bit of exercise into your daily routine. I park my car at the far end of the lot and walk. That's only a few extra steps at the grocery store, but a lot of extras when I get on my college campus. I also got through two years of living on campus without a vehicle by riding a mountain bike all over the city. By the time I became a commuter student at the end of those two years, my lazy butt was actually in shape.

Oh, and get a workout buddy. You can keep each other motivated, and track progress together. It helps a lot if you find somebody else in DEP/(J)ROTC, because your goals are the same. (Your branch of choice's PT test standards.)

[ang1sgt]

YOU need to find a routine that works for you. I like to point you towards lower impact things like Swimming and Cycling. These are two sports that you can do well into your later life. General muscle tone and the like can come from basic stretching, standard leg lifts, push ups, pull ups and the like.

Being that you will be a Marine, your endurance will be a factor. The best thing to do is run or jog for that. There are expectations for this in any Basic Training Camp.

Weight Management is a very tough thing to START your career hanging over your head. Get that under control and keep it under control. Change your eating habits, change your exercise routine and get these things under YOUR control. I'm telling you, you don't want to be the recruit that has problems with either of these!

[Drill for life]

YOU need to find a routine that works for you. I like to point you towards lower impact things like Swimming and Cycling. These are two sports that you can do well into your later life. General muscle tone and the like can come from basic stretching, standard leg lifts, push ups, pull ups and the like.

Being that you will be a Marine, your endurance will be a factor. The best thing to do is run or jog for that. There are expectations for this in any Basic Training Camp.

Weight Management is a very tough thing to START your career hanging over your head. Get that under control and keep it under control. Change your eating habits, change your exercise routine and get these things under YOUR control. I'm telling you, you don't want to be the recruit that has problems with either of these!

I just wanted to say he might not be a MArine you have to Earn it. I have a really good exercise,Knockout. You probaly already know what that is but its where somebody calls a exercise you do it and they call anotherone and oyu do that one and so on and so on. It is ver physically demanding but it builds all your muscles in a short amount of time. If you are going to do these then make sure to have long resting periods in between Knockout rounds.

[armysc_25b]

I just wanted to say he might not be a MArine you have to Earn it.

I just wanted to say YOU might not be a Marine, you have to EARN it.

[Drill for life]

I now, I'm a Wannabe, I won't be a Marine until I complete the crucible.

[grunt0311]

I won't be a Marine until I complete the crucible.

You won't be a Marine until you recieve your Eagle, Globe & Anchor.

Cardio for losing weight, and eat smart. However, make sure you don't just focus on cardio, balance it out.

[-BuLL-]

I just wanted to say he might not be a MArine you have to Earn it.

"God gave us two ears and but only one mouth so that we may listen more and talk less."

[Drill for life]

"God gave us two ears and but only one mouth so that we may listen more and talk less."

You are right. I have already DEP'd and have been to MEPS(I have done nothing so far and I do not have the right to claim the title Marine but I do have the right to claim Poolee) and have seen many people claim the title of the Marine and it is not a very wise choice saying I am going to make it. Nobody is sure they are going to make it through MCRD. I am just trying to help him is all.

[soccermark23]

You are right. I have already DEP'd and have been to MEPS(I have done nothing so far and I do not have the right to claim the title Marine but I do have the right to claim Poolee) and have seen many people claim the title of the Marine and it is not a very wise choice saying I am going to make it. Nobody is sure they are going to make it through MCRD. I am just trying to help him is all.

They may not be sure they are going to make it through recruit training but I can tell you that I want somebody interested in going through to have that kind of confidence.

[c/ltdan2192]

Thank you all for your advice. I really like the swimming idea as far as a low impact exercise and definately the workout buddy thing. I've found that there aren't many things harder than trying to PT yourself.

[army_grunt_11B]

Just don't be like me, I lost weight right before IET, and then lost 35 lbs at IET, 5 months after 5 months after IET, I have gained all that and then some back, I haven't worn Class A's since my TB ceremony,(Best day of my life) we are having our Christmas ball this weekend, and I tried on my Class A's, to find out I was to fat to wear them, I had to go and buy an complete new set on Post today, fun stuff watching your money go down the drain because I got lazy.