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popeye1250 -> RE: Any fitness fans around? (12/10/2007 6:56:20 AM)
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ORIGINAL: popeye1250
I've been working out for the last month after taking a "vacation" for the last year.
The trainer gave me 12 different machines to work out on for a "total body workout."
Before I do that though I do 35-40 minutes on the treadmill at 3 mpg at a 3 degree grade.
And I do three (3) reps on the machines instead of just two to get 50% more of a workout.
My pants are getting loser. I was 235 lbs when I started but I have't weighed myself yet. People tell me I look like I'm losing weight!
I want to get down to 209 lbs my "ideal" weight.
I'm 57 (on the 17th) a disabled veteran and if I can do it anyone here can too!
I went to U.S. Navy boot camp in Great Lakes, Ill in 1970.
We did A LOT of running, pushups, situps, pullups and the obstacle course.
You should start running/ cycling to build up endurance/stamina/ cardio.
It's nice to be "strong" but if you can't run five miles what good will it do you?
And if you're 5'4" and 155 lbs you probably need to lose about 25-30 lbs. So, start the running or use a treadmill or stationary bike.
Don't worry about boot camp, just do what they tell you and keep your mouth shut. You'll do just fine!
And don't "look" at your Company Commander/ Drill Sargeant unless he/she tells you to!
Im at the weight requirement for my height.. I am cursed with a muscular build which means I am weighing more.. if I lost 25lbs I'd look emaciated.. my legs are solid ( I leg press 240lbs).
And thanks for a few more bits of advice.. I will definetly take them with me to ensure the easiest time with boot camp.
Oh, so you're joining the Air Force eh?
I have a cousin in the A.F. with almost 30 years in, E-9 Master Sargeant.
Almost all the men in my family joined the Navy or Marines except him.
I would imagine that you'll be going to Boot in Lackland, Texas?
Yeah, if you have a muscular build the correct weight could vary for your body type.
I was tall and thin growing up.
I definately wasn't the football player type but more the cross country runner type. I was 6'0" tall and 160 lbs in high school.
I asked the coach about football and he said, "forget it, you're on the trackteam, Stringbean!" "Come back when you gain 40 pounds."
They tend to stress endurance and stamina over strength in bootcamp so that you can keep going until the mission is complete.
Don't worry about bootcamp.
It's designed for you to succeed!
Just don't be a wise-ass or lollygagger. (Sailor talk for fuck-up or slacker.)
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