Hey guys...

My name is Stefan and i'm new on the forums. So I would just like to say hi to everyone.

I didn't quite know where to post my thread so please excuse me if it's not in the right forum.

Now for my question...

I'm starting basic military training early in May. I have just over 1 month to get myself ready for that. My hight is about 176cm, my weight is 81.6kg's and my BMI is about 26.1. I am a little overweight and have a little less than moderate level of fitness.

Can anybody here help me to work out a excercise program (Cardio and Muscular) for me to get my self physically fit and strong for basics. I don't want to suffer too much during basics.

Can someone please tell me what foods to eat and what foods to generally avoid. I've been trying too loose my last stubborn kilograms of fat forever but to no avail.

P.S - I don't want to do any lifting. I just want to use my own body weight because I will need to have alot of endurance.

Thanks guys for helping out the noob =)

Are you talking the US Military? and if so what branch? As it was stated in one article:

The training programs are scientifically and psychologically designed to tear apart the "civilian" and build from scratch a proud, physically fit, and dedicated member of the United States Armed Forces.

I can't tell you just how true this is. I have been around the military all my life (I'm 42) and my father was a "lifer" and so was my husband. Both retired Army. My DH was a Drill Seargent in the Army for 3 years, so I know all about basic training, but not sure if this is the area that you are interested in. I"m sure different branches have different basic training techniques.

So if it is Army post back and I will let you know what I know....

cheers
Diane

Congrats on your service. Military emphases more on stamina than strength. The most obvious thing is running. You will be doing a lot of it during basic. Perhaps 1 mile, or 2 miles. Sit ups, push ups, pull ups and such are good to toss in.

Get up at 5 am (that's the time you're going to be getting up to do exercise) to get used to the time. Run about 2-3 miles with about 8-15 pounds of stuff (weight of your gun, pack, etc) and run with boots (broken in, you can find good broken in ones at thrift shops). Be sure to throw in some sprints in the running and try to run up hill from time to time if you can. When you come back, do some cool downs, and toss in some situps and pushups and pull ups. If you can do all this without much effort, then you're ready.

The Army has the APFT which is made up of a 2 mile run, 2 minutes of sit ups, and 2 minutes of push ups. Depending on your age, depends on what the standard is. They do ruck marches, and I *think* the weight of the bag ( with all the crap in it) is about 40lbs.


stefanwals, There is a site that is pretty helpful about basic training:

Surviving Army Basic Training

hope it helps

cheers,
Diane

Thanks for the advice

Im joining the Air Force to be precise. Going to be a fighter pilot!!!

The training ought to be the same right?

I'll def train and run like a mad man to get ready. I know they are going to break us down and build us back up... But I don't want to be too broken haha.

Good luck!! I'm sure you will do well with the attitude you have

If you look at that same link, it has all the other branches. It will tell you about the Air Force as well.

cheers,
Diane

Great choice on joining the good life! Just be ready to get made fun of by the other branches. They're mostly jealous since we've got the best looking women, the best chow and the best dorms.

I joined the USAF about five-and-a-half years ago (I'm an aircraft mechanic) so I can only tell you how basic was for me. When I went through it was six weeks, however I think it's a little longer now. You'll have to ask your recruiter. As for PT, you'll be doing it six days a week which will consist of running, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and various other forms of callisthenics. Sometime within your first week (called rainbow week because you're still in your civilian clothes) you'll be tested on a mile-and-a-half run, push-ups and sit-ups (which you'll have 60 seconds to complete as many as you can). By week four, they'll test you again and if you cannot pass the physical requirements, you'll be washed back two weeks. Also, get ready for A LOT OF PUSH-UPS at random times throughout the day. Everytime somebody in your flight ****s up, your TI (Training Instructor) will probably have everybody down doing push-ups.

Aside from that, basic training isn't THAT bad. You're probably nervous and scared as hell now, but remember we all were at that time. Trust me when I tell you that once you finish it, you'll look back and laugh at how easy it really was. Be sure to keep your head down and don't pull any stupid **** while you're there. If your TI doesn't know your name, you're doing good. Mine didn't even realize I was in his flight by week five. Don't volunteer for ANYTHING besides laundry duty. Everyone in the flight will be assigned a duty. Laundry is the best in my opinion because you'll be down by yourself in the laundry room for a few hours while all the clothes are washing. Most of the the time none of the TIs will come in there and bother you.

Good luck man.

haha

On the contrary... im extremely excited to start training... Getting a ripped body... Can't wait!!! I think being forced to eat healthy and train the whole day will be the best thing possible for me seeing as I can't muster the discipline to eat healthy and "normally" on my own.

I don't care how bad it is though... I just have one image in my mind and that is of the F-16 or F-22...

How I get there doesn't matter... As long as I just spread my wings and fly eventually, i'd be happy

Just so you know you'll need to be an officer if you hope to be a pilot. To be an officer you'll need at least a bachelor's degree.