Getting discouraged while trying to get fit before boot camp

quixoticme1 · 2017-02-11T16:29:52+00:00

You need to take time to rest, that's the principle behind muscle growth. Sit ups in particular can really cause tearing. I would advise going every other day for a week or two and then working up. Anyway the focus in the army is running, alternate between long slow runs and doing 60-120s (60 seconds sprints, 120 seconds jog) for 2 miles

swarley85 · 2017-02-11T16:43:36+00:00

One day work push ups and sit ups, the other day go for a jog/run. its what we did. When things get stale change it up, there are all kinds of things you can do. Like for instance do a set of "pyramids" start with 25 push ups / sit ups and work your sets all the way down to 1, so do sets of 25, 24, 23, 22.....down to one and back up again. Also get used to doing lots of flutter kicks it will build your core strength up. Don't get discouraged you will get the hang of it, i was a nerdy kid my whole life but i got the hang of it. Also run a shit ton.

Fictitiousfallacy · 2017-02-11T19:29:29+00:00

Simply stick to it. Once your body gets used to a routine you won't be nearly as sore! Stay the course and don't give up my brother. Understand that the soreness and discomfort you're feeling now is nothing compared to what boot camp is going to feel like. But you'll get through it and over it because you're a man. Stay strong and thank you in advance for your service!

Rhodesius · 2017-02-11T19:52:22+00:00

I started casually working out about a year ago and I've gained almost 40 lbs since I was quite skinny. I've learned getting discouraged can be part of it, and if you feel like you aren't making progress use it as an opportunity to adjust your routine. Keep in mind a lot of progressing isn't just exercise but diet as well. If you're a beginner I'd do a lot of research on exercising and lifting because there is a lot to learn. Make sure you are doing the exercises with good form and giving your muscles enough time, protein, and sleep to recover. It's easy to get discouraged since progress can be hard to notice, but after a month or two you will definitely see improvement.

Also, it can be more effective to split up your exercises to focus the different groups. Push-ups work your shoulders, pecs, triceps, and your abs a little bit. Your core usually recovers faster than most muscles so you can do your situp routine every other day or once every three days if you're still sore. Once you start getting stronger you might want to add some different exercises in there as well, such as the plank or leg raises.

When you run you usually want to do it after your muscle workouts since running takes a lot more of your energy reserve, and you wont get as good of a lifting workout in. Let me know if you have any questions.

Poofysmoof · 2017-02-11T21:43:27+00:00

Swim, swim, swim... that will help you drop weight good. Try it a couple weeks, it's better for your joints and it's a whole body workout.

black-trash-man · 2017-02-11T23:25:47+00:00

Thank you guys for the advice!

MRA-automatron-2kb · 2017-02-12T21:41:00+00:00

Buy an "Ab wheel" at Wallmart.

It works out the abs but also the triceps and upper back.

sadpandathrowaway76 · 2017-02-11T18:09:58+00:00

If you have bathtube get some EPSOM salt and soak in it fotmr 20 minutes, helps with soreness a lot.

Title	Getting discouraged while trying to get fit before boot camp
Author	black-trash-man
Upvotes	4
Comments	8
Date	February 11, 2017 4:23 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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