Butter18c Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Just wondering. I've been working out on a regular basis from about the beginning of May, and I can definetely tell the difference. Exercise routine is 200 pushups in sets of 20 or 25, whatever I feel like. 100 situps, 50 cross situps, running 1.5 or 2 miles(will soon be upgrading). Whole bunch or stretching, stress positions, and other stuff you guys probably never heard of(Sungods, bodybuilders, etc..). Just making sure I'm in good shape before I join the military, of which I have plenty of time, about 3 years. PS: This thread is not meant to hurt anyones feelings, just wondering what kind of excercising people do, so that I may be able to incorporate them into my routine Link to post Share on other sites
Machineabuse Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 100 sit ups 100 press ups 100 push ups 100 bicep curls 60 dorsal raises Sets of 20-25 That's currently my daily. Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I'm not sure if can call the things I do workout. But good enough for me, and keep me healthy, I think. Link to post Share on other sites
Machineabuse Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I'm trying to build a bit of muscle just now since I've got some spare time on my hands Link to post Share on other sites
visionviper Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I kinda have to work out sometimes becuase I am an explorer with the sheriff's department. Link to post Share on other sites
Butter18c Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 It's a little hard for me to build that much muscle since my metabolism is so high, I way like 135 pounds, with I guarentee you, no fat. I need a bit more weight though so I can turn that into muscle. a nice 150 would be good. EDIT: BTW, whats an Explorer? Link to post Share on other sites
Frost92 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Just wondering. I've been working out on a regular basis from about the beginning of May, and I can definetely tell the difference. Exercise routine is 200 pushups in sets of 20 or 25, whatever I feel like. 100 situps, 50 cross situps, running 1.5 or 2 miles(will soon be upgrading). Whole bunch or stretching, stress positions, and other stuff you guys probably never heard of(Sungods, bodybuilders, etc..). Just making sure I'm in good shape before I join the military, of which I have plenty of time, about 3 years. PS: This thread is not meant to hurt anyones feelings, just wondering what kind of excercising people do, so that I may be able to incorporate them into my routine <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm gonna do that exact thing. I want to train for the military too, only I have a lot longer than you, I'm 13. Yeah I try on a regular basis. I can kick anybody's *albatross* at my school and that helps. Link to post Share on other sites
Butter18c Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 lol. Gotta train if your planning on trying out for special forces. I'm gonna get a taste of BUD/S with the two week training thats available to me next summer. We get to hit the surf zone and all that ######. Sounds really fun Link to post Share on other sites
clmwrx Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 ummm i do jujitsu and mantis kung fu and a lil bit of eagle claw so thats a work out not really a muscle building thing BUT speed and control building and i ride a bike Link to post Share on other sites
Frangible Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Good luck with joining the military - the only suggestion I would make is aim to up your sets to 50s over time. Dips and pull-ups are also excellent exercises though you may already be doing them. IMHO you've got a job to beat the push-up, it's a very good all-over, upper-body exercise. Don't go mad and injure yourself, build-up to it gradually. Targets usually help to defeat the various plateaux you often find yourself in when you're training. The US and UK armies do tend to have slightly different ethics when it comes to exercise, generally (and there are exception to this of course) the US lads tend to have more upper-body strength/mass than UK troops who tend to concentrate more on the cardio-vascular/running/tabbing side of things. That's not meant to be a dig at either country, it's just a generalisation and of course, both sides do largely the same exercises. Mind you, if ultimately you want to join a particular US SF outfit which doesn't exist (cough, cough) then you'll definitely need to concentrate on your running. For me, running's the best exercise there is, with the possible exception of swimming I've no idea of you do want to join US SF, it was just reading Butter18c's post. Good luck to you too Butter18c if you go and do what you want to do full-time one day remember "Wave goodbye to the sun, your only friend..." Good luck lads Cheers F Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Nothing. Though I really should make an effort. Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.F. Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Regular trips to the gym with my house mate. 3-4 times a week, also work as a labourer during the day 3 days a week, keeps me fit and i enjoy it. Link to post Share on other sites
Tripod Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 It's a little hard for me to build that much muscle since my metabolism is so high, I way like 135 pounds, with I guarentee you, no fat. I need a bit more weight though so I can turn that into muscle. a nice 150 would be good. EDIT: BTW, whats an Explorer? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Exploreres are Boy Scouts. They give kids a chance to look into law enforcement careers though. On topic, I barely work out. Which is bad. I am going to start soon, though, since I'm going into the AF. Link to post Share on other sites
JJBennett Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I've got my own weights, they take about 45 minutes anight, every night. I also do about 50 sit ups and press ups and run around the block with the dog. Link to post Share on other sites
MAD G Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 my daily workout is down 1-2 -up 1-2 then the other sock.........lol Link to post Share on other sites
Soloman Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I cycle. A lot. Link to post Share on other sites
DJSMITH Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 depends on what you mean by exerscise, does throwing your 80 Pound brother around and chasing him all day count Link to post Share on other sites
mig_eater Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 fairly similar rountine, usually do 4mile run (not having a dig, every circular route around here is exactly 4miles it's really weird). If i can't be bothered that day i'll go for a long walk instead. I have access to a newly kitted out gym for free which is pretty cool, tends to be full of little 13yr old (again no offense) hardmen who want to take on a 6th former gets really boring when theres not even a challenge in it "come on mate what are you 4'6"? you can't even reach the pull up bars so how the fruitcage do you think your going to win?" Cheers Mig Link to post Share on other sites
ENGLISHFELLOW Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 It's a little hard for me to build that much muscle since my metabolism is so high, I way like 135 pounds, with I guarentee you, no fat. I need a bit more weight though so I can turn that into muscle. a nice 150 would be good. EDIT: BTW, whats an Explorer? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know your pain dude. My metabolism is faster than a speeding bullet. The key to gaining muscle is doing fewer heavier weight related reps and less cardio while upping you calorie/protein intake. Rest is essential for building muscle. Too many guys over train. Two decent workouts a week for two hours then resting for the rest of the week should help you build more muscle. Its not quantity, its quality that counts. Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore_Mitsuko Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I don't have a routine but I dance a lot, does that count? Basically I just go to a club and dance really energetically all night. If I'm a good girl I also avoid going to Subway and putting on any energy I just burned up, damn you Subway for staying open till four in the morning! Link to post Share on other sites
PariahWolf Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Yeah I am 14/15 thinking of joining the army as an infantryman. I have a short bike ride everyday. 2 hours of PE a week soon to be three Also when at home i do situps and pressups in spaces between programs normally in groups of 40/60 Also i was thinking of starting a training program off the army website which will bring my fitness up to army entry standards army training program, clicky Also mig eater they must be some short 13yos cos i am 14 and 5'9" cheers, Pariah PS:Also how fast do u reckon u can run 1 and a half miles Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore_Mitsuko Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 PS:Also how fast do u reckon u can run 1 and a half miles <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Give me a day or two. Link to post Share on other sites
mee Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I ride a bike around a ten mile loop every day. Lacrosse practice is 60 pushups and 60 situps with a ton of running. Otherwise I sit around eatin' cupcakes. Link to post Share on other sites
Frangible Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 PS:Also how fast do u reckon u can run 1 and a half miles <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you're going for the military then a good (enemcumbered) standard to aim for (on anything but near-vertical ground) is a 6-7 minute mile. That's pretty fast - unless you're a natural racing snake - but even bigger body-types can train up to it. That's also a consistent mileage speed (not something you can sustain for 1-2 miles only!) Don't go mad and overtrain though but do tailor your training to what you'll be asked to do. If you're going for the infantry then *once you've got the mileage under your belt* get a pack on your back and get used to trogging around with weight. Eventually, you'll be able to do bergen runs (which will make tabbing feel easier) but don't do bergen runs until you're already running several miles (without weight) comfortably.. If you give your body a point of reference (for example, get it used to carrying a pack for a long time and over hills) it's surprising the difference it can make. Get used to walking with boots on too but run in trainers. Are you in the cadets? That's a good way to get used to some aspects of military life and you may find like-minded people to train with too - training partners always help you get over that "It's raining, perhaps I'll run tomorrow" frame of mind If you're into athletics then a local club may be worth looking into - rowing is another pursuit that gets you very fit and helps to keep you in shape. As I've just noticed you're 14 I would also say to build-up to this stuff over the next couple of years at least. You really don't want to pick-up an injury at your age which will nag at you for the rest of your life (and I'm speaking from experience here, thank you, Rugby Football!) LOL Ultimately though, any exercise is good but don't burn yourself out and overtrain. Just my ha'peth and the best of luck to you Cheers F Link to post Share on other sites
Butter18c Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Thanks for the input. I think my average time for 1.5 miles is about 11 minutes, but I'm still improving. I get to go on a 10 mile hike in the next few days, and thats exactly how long we have to hike at boot camp, sooo... Gonna wear boots, gear, and maybe a 40 pound pack. As for pull-ups, I cant do them regularly because I dont have anywhere I could do them. I could do them off the side of my house, but the railing might come lose, and my mom would get angry. For chinups(hands facing you) I can do about 10. Pull-ups(hands facing away from you) about 6. I dont know if you guys have ever done stress positions, but they're hard. Like siting with your back to the wall so your legs form a 90 degree angle, with your hands strait out. Puts alot of pressure on the knees, and after a while they start to shake. Link to post Share on other sites
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