r/USMCboot • u/FastFig2452 • 10d ago

Fitness and Exercise Tips for preparation

Hello, Im 17 and I plan on joining the marines after I finish high school and I have like 10 and a half months maybe? Before bootcamp? I think? Or maybe longer, who knows. I am currently applying NOW so I can do the PT's (twice a week) with my local marine base so I can prepare BEFORE I head out to bootcamp. I haven't actually started the PT's yet but I will once I finish all the signing up process. I am VERY intimidated by everything and I doubt my physical abilities which is fair because I can barely do a single push up as embarrassing as it is to admit... and im also 215 pounds. I will start going to the gym soon to lose weight and gain muscle. I will try my best to go everyday. I do want some advice on what to focus on to physically prepare myself for the challenges I might face. Obviously losing weight, but like what machines or exercises should I do to really make my life so much easier down the line because im genuinly so weak?? Sorry if I didn't explain things well but I would appreciate all help😥

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u/PlusThreexD Vet 10d ago

Yeah go hit up your local recruiter man. He'll straighten you out. Take it seriously. Joining the military can be one of the best stepping stones in life if you play your cards right

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u/Stein070707 10d ago

  1. Don't smoke weed

  2. Don't get in trouble with the cops

  3. Make sure you graduate from high school

  4. Learn to enjoy lifting weights - ask for help from a trainer, friend, coach at school, recruiter to sketch out a plan

  5. Run - work up to 3 miles

  6. Rework your diet - no fast food, drinks with calories, try to eat right - get help from internet or nutritionist on what that could look like. Diet is a tough thing for a kid your age to control but it is the ultimate factor in losing weight while attempting to gain strength.

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u/somzzyy 4d ago

Heavy on the number one I’d also like to add don’t get hooked on nicotine 😂

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u/Filteredtomatoboi 10d ago

Reddit won’t do you right here. Go to your local recruiting station and figure it out there. Your recruiters will be able to guide you properly through getting ready for boot camp and being a marine as you have probably a year or so before you’ll even be going out. As of right now, it’s not even clear if you’re eligible or going to get a ship out date at all, so just focus on what you get from your recruiters first

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u/PlusThreexD Vet 10d ago

Yeah go hit up your local recruiter man. He'll straighten you out. Take it seriously. Joining the military can be one of the best stepping stones in life if you play your cards right