Enlisting in the armed forces accompanies a dedication to peak physical fitness. Although some military training methods and workouts are common knowledge, other specialized workouts combine aerobic and strength-training exercises to help soldiers excel in combat scenarios.
Spartan Run
The Military Fitness Center website recommends this grueling workout for military newcomers preparing for basic training. Begin by running a mile and then dropping on the ground to perform 100 pushups and 100 crunches in as few sets as possible. Without breaking, run another mile before dropping to perform 75 of each exercise. Finally, after one last mile, perform 50 pushups and crunches, and head for the showers.
Pushup Routine
In addition to building muscle mass in the upper body, pushups have an infamous history as a discipline technique in the military. Pushups offer a classic natural-resistance exercise for toning your arms, shoulders and chest muscles and can be performed practically anywhere throughout your day. The Baseops website recommends elevating your feet while doing pushups to increase the resistance on your upper body, while keeping your sets to 20 with minimal rest intervals in between.
Lunge Training
Fort Sill Lieutenant Collin Mooney recommends regular lunge training with dumbbells as part of an overall military workout. Although his personal routine of holding two, 100-lb. dumbbells while lunging may be too hardcore for the casual exerciser, select the highest weight you can carry as you perform the lunge exercise: stepping forward with one foot while bending the opposite knee so that it nearly touches the floor before switching legs and repeating. For best results, combine your lunge training with other dumbbell exercises such as biceps curls or triceps extensions, and perform the circuit three times a week.
Safety Considerations
While it is always a good idea to prepare yourself before beginning basic training, some workouts can be considered dangerous if performed without the supervision of a commanding officer. Select workouts that you can comfortably perform without the risk of injury and always talk with your doctor before beginning any intensive self-prescribed exercise regimen.
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