HELP! How do I prepare for bootcamp, physically?! - Navy For Moms2024-03-28T10:42:56Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/help-how-do-i-prepare-for?id=1971797%3ATopic%3A5139717&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJust keep working out. My son…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-09-26:1971797:Comment:65055192011-09-26T22:32:41.251ZDebrahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/IansMom400
Just keep working out. My son graduated 9/9/11 and before he went to bootcamp, he went to the gym everyday and watched what he ate...you'll be fine just do you best. Good Luck!!
Just keep working out. My son graduated 9/9/11 and before he went to bootcamp, he went to the gym everyday and watched what he ate...you'll be fine just do you best. Good Luck!! My daughter just graduated bo…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-07-06:1971797:Comment:56458132011-07-06T05:43:25.422ZMomma Gracehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/MommaGrace
My daughter just graduated boot camp. Wook out hard she did and she was glad she did. She was short to the time by 1 1/2 min. When she passed running test Irene was. With 1:15 to spaire. Don't worry. You'll get it.
My daughter just graduated boot camp. Wook out hard she did and she was glad she did. She was short to the time by 1 1/2 min. When she passed running test Irene was. With 1:15 to spaire. Don't worry. You'll get it. I am also leaving to basic bu…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-06-17:1971797:Comment:54857112011-06-17T12:35:19.243Zlishiyloops08https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/lishiyloops08
I am also leaving to basic but not as soon as you are. I have to wait til jan 18 2012 (: What i keep doing each day is do as many sit ups as I can then add one or two more the next day and from there your numbers will go up before you know it ((: What is your run at?? and how many push ups can you do??
I am also leaving to basic but not as soon as you are. I have to wait til jan 18 2012 (: What i keep doing each day is do as many sit ups as I can then add one or two more the next day and from there your numbers will go up before you know it ((: What is your run at?? and how many push ups can you do?? Santiago, My son was in DEP o…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-06-01:1971797:Comment:53538932011-06-01T02:39:52.765ZSandy's_sailor sonhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sandy654
<p><strong>Santiago</strong>, My son was in DEP or 9 weeks. He did not prepare and had a very hard time with the running. Of course having serious blisters on his feet from combat boots did not help. He said that if he had to do it all over again, he would have gone for a 2 mile run every day to prepare. Try to run every day. My son said that the running was the hardest thing for him.</p>
<p>If you are having a hard time with the sit-up invest in an exercise ball. (you can find them at Target…</p>
<p><strong>Santiago</strong>, My son was in DEP or 9 weeks. He did not prepare and had a very hard time with the running. Of course having serious blisters on his feet from combat boots did not help. He said that if he had to do it all over again, he would have gone for a 2 mile run every day to prepare. Try to run every day. My son said that the running was the hardest thing for him.</p>
<p>If you are having a hard time with the sit-up invest in an exercise ball. (you can find them at Target or Walmart.) This will help you a lot. Not only does it work your abs but it will help your back out too. Start a little at a time with the sit-ups. Make sure that you concentrate and keep your abs squeezed in. If you are not using an exercise ball, start by doing your sit ups with your knees bent. Don't worry about how fast you do them at first. Just concentrate on your form. Once you have got that mastered then speed up. You might want to find a Pilates DVD. (Target,/Walmart) Pilates teaches you how to do sit ups properly. Pilates will also help you stretch out. My son said that they had a lot of Pilates exercises in boot camp.</p>
<p>If you have access to a swimming pool that would help you too. One part of the swimming test requires you to float for 5 minutes.</p>
<p>Best of luck your you.</p>
<p><strong>You can do it!!</strong> </p> just make sure you do a lot o…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-05-27:1971797:Comment:53134612011-05-27T02:14:44.251Zckwinnhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/ckwinn
<p>just make sure you do a lot of running and sit ups and push ups keep in shape my son started out then he slacked off some and it was very hard for him and don't eat the ice cream even when it is in the galley.just keep pushing your self</p>
<p>good luck</p>
<p>just make sure you do a lot of running and sit ups and push ups keep in shape my son started out then he slacked off some and it was very hard for him and don't eat the ice cream even when it is in the galley.just keep pushing your self</p>
<p>good luck</p> ha! story of my life! and now…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-05-04:1971797:Comment:51635532011-05-04T06:28:31.971Ztamberlynn_rosehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/tamberlynnrose
ha! story of my life! and now they can PT wit us and should b doin so. try talking to him about that maybe? he sounds like a good recruiter so it shouldnt b too big of a deal. i go to boot in 3 months so i feel the pressure too haha
ha! story of my life! and now they can PT wit us and should b doin so. try talking to him about that maybe? he sounds like a good recruiter so it shouldnt b too big of a deal. i go to boot in 3 months so i feel the pressure too haha My son was also not fit when…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-05-03:1971797:Comment:51554422011-05-03T04:16:05.133ZArwenhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Arwen
<p>My son was also not fit when he joined, and didn't have access to a gym, so he just did the following.</p>
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<p>Ran for 20 minutes every other day. And each day, he could run farther in that 20 minutes. You can use hiking or work boots instead of combat boots, but Chris simply wore running shoes.</p>
<p>Do pushups until you can't anymore, then do "girlie" pushups (on your knees) until you can't do those anymore either. Twice a day. He doubled his push-ups in 10 days.</p>
<p>Do situps…</p>
<p>My son was also not fit when he joined, and didn't have access to a gym, so he just did the following.</p>
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<p>Ran for 20 minutes every other day. And each day, he could run farther in that 20 minutes. You can use hiking or work boots instead of combat boots, but Chris simply wore running shoes.</p>
<p>Do pushups until you can't anymore, then do "girlie" pushups (on your knees) until you can't do those anymore either. Twice a day. He doubled his push-ups in 10 days.</p>
<p>Do situps until you can't do them anymore. Twice a day.</p>
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<p>Eat plenty of protein, to build/repair muscles. Also, make sure you eat a good breakfast and don't skip meals. Eat 4-6 small meals instead of 3 large ones. It is best to exercise about 2 hours after you eat. Never exercise if you have not eaten within the last 5 hours.</p>
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<p>By the time he got to boot camp, it was far easier than he expected, and passed his PFT easily.</p> Thanks, ladies... and gents t…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-05-03:1971797:Comment:51551742011-05-03T03:36:03.394ZKristyPedyhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/KristyPedy
Thanks, ladies... and gents too! I haven't signed anything to join the Navy but I've been doing sit-ups and push-ups around my apartment to prepare myself. I've even jogged around my apartment every now and then for at least 15min. I also have a young son who is almost a year and a half now who keeps me pretty occupied; however, my problem is, is that my husband can't seem to find work so on top of me trying to get fit - I'm the one that's going to work. It's only minimum wage which is another…
Thanks, ladies... and gents too! I haven't signed anything to join the Navy but I've been doing sit-ups and push-ups around my apartment to prepare myself. I've even jogged around my apartment every now and then for at least 15min. I also have a young son who is almost a year and a half now who keeps me pretty occupied; however, my problem is, is that my husband can't seem to find work so on top of me trying to get fit - I'm the one that's going to work. It's only minimum wage which is another reason I am looking into joining the Navy to better myself and open new job opportunities for myself. You've just got to focus on g…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-05-02:1971797:Comment:51496162011-05-02T05:00:19.150ZTaylor's Girlhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/TaylorsGirl
<p>You've just got to focus on getting yourself ready by actually going out and doing the required exercises. Don't give yourself the excuse of "Oh, I don't have time to go to the gym because I have a family," or "I don't have anyone to hold my feet so I can't do sit ups by myself." When I went through boot camp, my RDCs had us spend the last 5 minutes before bed doing sit ups and push ups. Yeah, I know 5 minutes does't sound like a lot, but when you are pushing yourself to push out as many as…</p>
<p>You've just got to focus on getting yourself ready by actually going out and doing the required exercises. Don't give yourself the excuse of "Oh, I don't have time to go to the gym because I have a family," or "I don't have anyone to hold my feet so I can't do sit ups by myself." When I went through boot camp, my RDCs had us spend the last 5 minutes before bed doing sit ups and push ups. Yeah, I know 5 minutes does't sound like a lot, but when you are pushing yourself to push out as many as you can, trust me, it goes a long way. All of my division passed our sit ups and push ups with flying colors thanks to that. None of us were worried, while the girls in our brother division (who didn't do what we did) were crying the night before they did theirs because they weren't sure if they were going to pass their sit ups and push ups.</p>
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<p>If 30 sit ups is all you can do for the first night, then just do 30. Find a piece of furniture to wedge your feet under and have at it. If you can find someone to hold your feet, that's even better. Then tell yourself you will do 30, and don't do any less. Then on the next night, tell yourself you will do 35. And then 40. Keep adding to it every night and you will be set. Don't expect results right away, and don't be disappointed in yourself if you can't do as many as you would like. Maybe after a week, do your sit ups and then 20 push ups. And then sit ups and 25 push ups. And hey, don't worry, if you are close but not quite there, boot camp will make sure you get there. Don't sweat it.</p> I am sorry I didn't realize y…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-05-02:1971797:Comment:51479452011-05-02T00:07:43.641Zjguzanhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/jguzan
I am sorry I didn't realize you had kids. that would make it difficult. I am wondering though how is your husband going to manage with you in the Navy and away at boot camp 2 months and then A school? I would try the Y then. I know I had 6 kids and had to improvise. you can still work on situps and pushups at home in living room floor and run in place do jump rope and alot of other things to get in shape right at home. That's what I did when my kids were still at home. It can be done . Believe…
I am sorry I didn't realize you had kids. that would make it difficult. I am wondering though how is your husband going to manage with you in the Navy and away at boot camp 2 months and then A school? I would try the Y then. I know I had 6 kids and had to improvise. you can still work on situps and pushups at home in living room floor and run in place do jump rope and alot of other things to get in shape right at home. That's what I did when my kids were still at home. It can be done . Believe me where's there a will there's a way.