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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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!

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]

Originally Posted by Drill for life

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]

Originally Posted by Drill for life

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.