Need help for the healthy and active people on the board

[candyman]

Alright so if everything goes as planned I leave for Basic in a few months. However, my ability to remain active for long periods of time has been lost over the last three years. I eat really shitty food, used to smoke, can't seem to drink water, and just ran a mile in 9:30. That is not good...not good at all. Does anyone here have any tips or advice they can give me? I already quit smoking so that is taken care of...but that is nowhere near all that I need to do. Oh and I only weigh 137 so weight is not an issue either. Anything helps here even if it is just a verbal kick in the ass.

[Rev.Reverence]

...you kiddz now-a-days.....you are all so pampered & lazy.....

I kidd...MOST of yous are the lazy though

[candyman]

Yes I have been lazy over the last few years...but after spending most of the day on engineering homework that would spill over into the weekend I decided to take my naps.

Now that is over since automotive engineering, at least now, will not get me anywhere fast and is too expensive...therefore I chose the Army...

[Onyx]

Water helps a lot. Probably most of us walk around dehydrated without knowing it. Honestly I hate water, even when it's filtered and good-tasting but I try to force myself to drink it. When I keep it up my natural thirst comes back and I can do at least 4 big glasses a day. Makes me more full so I don't tend to overeat.

I'd really rather have a big glass of chocolate milk or something more tasty, but I can tell when I go through a day and I don't drink water. Makes a huge difference in my energy level.

[Head Wreck]

yes agreed with onyx. sometimes the body confuses thirst with hunger. so try a glass of water if your peckish, and if your still not sated. your hungry.

piss clear twice a day a barmy ex mercenary once taught me

[TheGimp]

one of my best friends left for basic a few months ago and ironically had the same problem what he did to solve it was he started running twice a day at least 2 miles and drank lots of water as onyx said and started taking multi purpose vitamins to give himself a boost and felt great by the time he had to leave which was roughly the same amount of time you have give or take a week or two hope this sorta helps

[dragonluv]

I agree with the folks above. Water is a big help.

Also, like the Gimp saying, exercise. Find something that you like, that you can focus on, and do it!

Good Luck!

If I may, hugs,

april

[cptdeath]

alot of martial arts places will give you a free trial or introductory offer. this will help especially if your leaving soon. just don't tell em you have no intention of joining. also i hate runing Hate it. i get on a treadmill if there is a tv to watch. to get around my hatred of runing i play basketball. and i swim. swimming one lap is equal to three laps running or so i'm told. the water keeps you cool as you sweat so you don't get as dehydrated. basketball is fun I can hardley shoot but play mad defense and you'll shape up dude. also do your cardio before you lift. aerobics then anerobics to control how you burn caleries from food or from fat reserves in the body. lift weights you need more body mass. eat before you go to bed. watch the hulk vs thor and then go lift more then you ever thought you could.hulk

[Velvet Tears]

Drink lots of water, and get into a regular work out routine. Eat a lof of fruits and vegetables, because they will give a lot of energy. Try to get that 2 mile run down before you join along with the requirements for the push up and sit ups. Get used to drinking water, because that is all you're going to get in BCT. Good Luck!

[Raev]

If you have the funds available, get some kettlebells.

They are great for getting in shape with a busy lifestyle OR low motivation.

Sample Workout

1. Kettlebell Pullthroughs, 15 reps, 30 seconds rest

Kettlebell Pullthroughs (lower body)

How to Perform: Position your feet in a slightly wider than shoulder width stance. Grab the two kettlebells and get them moving in a pendulum motion. As the kettlebells move back between the legs, you have to bend the knees and absorb the momentum before reversing the movement with a powerful hip extension.

Benefits: Strengthen posterior chain and build explosiveness in the legs.

2. Beyond the Range Push-ups, 20 reps, 30 seconds rest

Beyond the Range Push-ups (upper body)

How to Perform: Perform a normal push-up while holding on top of the kettlebells. Really squeeze the handles to make sure the kb’s stay in place. Squeeze the glutes and remain rigid in a straight line position while you lower (eccentric) and drive (concentric) throughout the movement.

Benefits: Strengthening the shoulders, chest and triceps in a full range of motion (ROM)

3. Kettlebell Clean & Press, 12 reps each arm, 30 seconds rest

Kettlebell Clean & Press (full body)

How to Perform: Perform a one arm kettlebell swing to get the kettlebell into a racked position. Once in place, drive the kb overhead and lock it out. Return the weight to the racked position and back down into the swing. Repeat.

Benefits: Strengthening the entire body including the legs, core, shoulders and back.

4. Lunge and Reach, 15 reps, 30 seconds rest

Lunge and Reach (bodyweight exercise)

How to Perform: Lunge forward while keeping an upright torso. The reach should be done toward the side where the lead leg is forward. Drive back to a standing position and repeat.

Benefits: Activating the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes while stabilizing the core and knee. The reach of the movement stretches the same side IT band, lats and shoulders.

5. Russian Kettlebell Twists, 15 reps

Russian Kettlebell Twists (core exercise)

How to Perform: Sit upright with your knees bent and legs together. Grab the kettlebell and rotate it back and forth touching the ground on your left and right sides.

Benefits: Strengthening the core, shoulders, biceps and upper back.

6. DONE

Learned this here

Edited October 25, 2009 by Raev