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09-13-2013, 10:56 AM | #1 |
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Sorry for yet another PT question
Still trying to get myself in shape and have a few more questions...
Running: Do you run every other day? And do you slowely build up to the 2 mile runs? Do you do leg workouts every day or every other day as well? How fast paced is the PT? Do you get any periods of rest between sets? I've been doing mountain climbers, 8-count bodybuilders and jumping jacks every day for circuit training(as well as numerous others - navy seal videos on youtube). I do the exercises I've found online and it takes me about and hour and a half to get through them and I'm wiped out after doing it all. Do you do those exercises every day??? If so, I don't know that I could keep this up 6 days a week for 7 weeks. What happens during a day in bootcamp. Are you always on your feet running around, or do you have periods of time where you're not doing physical activity. what happens on Sundays? Thanks! |
09-13-2013, 01:56 PM | #2 |
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Well I just got membership at a local gym with a swimming pool in it a few weeks ago and I definitely notice some improvements. I've been running/swimming everyday I go along with whatever workout I've been doing in the gym.
I start out my workout days with a jog from the gym down the street to this specific sign and back. I want to say its like a mile and a quarter, not sure exactly. It's been taking me a little over 8 minutes to do the trek most of the time (I would be pretty winded after getting to the stop sign and would rest for 30-40 seconds lol--I guess maybe because its a lot of hills and its pretty early in the morning when I go). Today I noticed it was tremendously easier....30 seconds easier to be exact. And those runs were really just my warmup runs. Only have been on two "longer" runs since I've been there--one maybe 2.5 miles (yesterday), and one 3.5 miles (2 weeks ago). But I did track last year in HS (only year also) and I remember my first "warmup 2 miles." I didn't think I could do it but it was pretty easy actually--of course at a pretty slow 8:15 pace or so. The human body can run/go pretty far, farther than any animal actually. I would say run the 2 miles right away, don't build up for it--just go faster each time for it or try to. Since the gym is 30 minutes away I would only go 3-4 days a week so one of my days would be a dedicated leg and core workout day and on my last day (a friday usually) of the week I will try to hit everything. |
09-13-2013, 05:56 PM | #3 |
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There is a schedule for every day in bootcamp. You wont have sheduled PT every day but that doesnt mean you wont work out or do physical activity. The pt for the most part is a joke. Its the disiplinary pt, IT, that sucks. To be honest that wasnt even that bad and dont be afraid of it. Every one gets "beat" .
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09-14-2013, 11:34 AM | #5 |
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you will be on your feet all day every day pretty much. except for a few hours on sunday where you can sit cross legged on the floor while you shine your boots or most likely write letters.
if you can do the workouts you're doing now, you will be able to make it through with the motivation of your RDC's and shipmates. one helpful tip: wear two pairs of socks with your boots, especially while you are breaking them in. also tie the boots pretty tight, these two things will help prevent blisters. i folded down a pair of white pt socks under my black socks every day and never had a blister. |
09-15-2013, 08:39 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for the replies. I have a bad knee and I'm still trying to determine whether or not I can get through this. The standing and walking all day is not really and issue. I do this working construction over the summers anyways.
The workouts I've been doing include 8-count bodybuilders, jumping jacks, squats, mountain climbers, leg lifts, crunches(regular & reverse), lunges across the room and back, flutter kicks, pushups(regular + diamond) + 45 minutes of walking/jogging. I do this routine nearly every day and it's wiping me out + my knees hurt. I guess I just needed to know that what I'm doing is WAY more than what I'll face in boot camp. |
09-15-2013, 12:13 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, you sound like you'll do okay. Just remember, there's a difference between "standing all day" and "standing AT ATTENTION all day". You might want to put some practice as it does get hard on your knees when your feet are in that position and you're trying to stand absolutely still.
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09-15-2013, 12:55 PM | #8 |
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You also need to keep in mind that PT doesn't stop after RTC... in fact, it was a joke compared to A School PT.
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