Bootcamp training tips?

[I2ancid]

I am going into bootcamp in 2 months, so I have 2 months to get in shape. I know it's total hell from what others have told me. They literally push you beyond your capabilities and dont you ever say you can't do that last 10 pushups!

Anyways, what are some training/eating tips I can use to maximize all around endurance and be as prepared as possible for this?

 

[jeremys]

run like hell. pushups and situps too

 

[audiophyle]

pushups, situps, run, run, run, run... repeat. You'll be a running machine by the end of basic (assuming you're talking the army or marines).

Another good exercise to learn is "front back goes", basically the DI will yell front and you jump down to the ground as fast as you can and start doing pushups, then he'll yell back, and you flip to your back as fast as you can and start doing butterfly leg lifts, then he'll yell goooooo, and you get up as fast as possible and start running in place. they fuck with you to, sometimes not giving you enough time to flip over or jump on the ground before they yell the next command, so get real good at that.
Also, practice doing half pushups, what i mean is, they'll make you get in front leaning rest position (big word for push up position) and then yell half way up, and you come half way up and hold it, then they yell half way down, and... well you get the picture.

Basically any exercise that helps with endurance and agility will help you. The hardest part of boot camp is standing in formation for hours at a time and staying awake though the lectures. The pt really isnt that hard after the first week or two and of course getting to throw grenades and shit is lots of fun

 

[I2ancid]

Sounds good, thanks

 

[kingc_79]

all depends on which bootcamp too....marines....yea they will definitely make you push your body farther than you ever thought. run, run, run....if ya go to san diego boot camp they like to make sugar cookies out of ya

 

[c3ntrifug3]

try not to be bulky. Bulk = bad. it's all calisthetics and running and marching and marching and marching and marching and marching...

 

[bignate73]

build up CORE ENDURANCE. you will be in the pushup position, dont be the sagging bridge that gets everyone more work. be able to hold a pushup position or leg lift position for a LOOOONG time.

your mantra should be endurance, stamina, etc. strength is secondary. it helps but the kind of strength you need will not be short bursts, but long lasting strength. hiking with packs, climbing ropes, various structures, fireman's carry, anything you can think of.

 

[Rex]

Dieting tips. Each as much as you can when you go to the chow hall, b/c you'll be hungry almost all the time. Unless you go in there looking bulky, and they put you on the diet tray.

What bootcamp are you going to? Morning PT isn't shit. It's the hazing that follows. The quarter deck and the pit will become words of horror...if you go to USMC bootcamp.

If you got any questions just ask me. I got out of Parris Island last Nov..

 

[Mike_Rojas]

I lived in the pit. Down up, down up, down up. It's more mental than physical believe it or not.

Boot camp is hell, but once you get through it you can get through anything. The rest of your enlistment will be a breeze.

Work on your endurance like everyone has said.

 

[Gobus]

Definately work on your run time. If you're going to Marine boot camp, then work on your run time a lot. Also do a lot of pull-ups and if you're no good at crunches, begin now. Having a good PFT will help you get to a squad leader or maybe even guide position. Endurance is what you're going for, as you will be in the pit a lot, and if you start pussing out, then you lose a lot of respect from your fellow recruits, not to mention the Drill Instructors. If you're talking about Army boot camp, I wouldn't know. But either way good luck! Brave decision bro!