Joining soon!!!!

[Adman]

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My name is Adam Cornett, and i will be joining the Ohio National Guard soon. Though, i am extremly excited there are a few problems i would like some advice too. I will soon be entering a program where i train with my recruiter till boot camp. (That program will start in January when i turn 17)

Anyway my first set of problems seem to be physical. (I am 6'3" and weigh 250 pds) I have been training to meet the physical requirements so i can join but i have run into some problems. Such as: I can only (normal jog) 1/4 of a mile and then run out of breath shortly there after and i was thinking that there must be some way i can go further. The other problem is i can only do one push up. Yes, this is somewhat embarrising, but i am trying my hardest to work harder by exercising at least 4 times a week for about 2 hours each time. If anyone could give me some advice, that would be greatly appreciated!!!

(i know this is long but please stick with me) I also am worried that i am not going to do well on the ASVAB. Seeing as i am a very confident guy who can put his mind to most anything, this is something unusal for me to worry about. But i have never really done well on standerized tests. I pass them, but since i love the military so much i dont want to just "pass" the ASVAB. I would very much like to do my best. Any advice will be considered greatly.

P.S- i am also looking to meet people who enjoy the military as much as i do and have the same enthusiasm for the NATIONAL GUARD as i do. This post has been changed to training, moved from recruit section.

[sgtblack82]

hey adam:


Well to try to help you with your first problem CARDIO! I would suggest first using a bike go for a few mile bike ride, bike for an hour at the gym, and when you have free time walk miles, dont drive to the story walk there. This will help get your weight down pretty quickly, and also improve your cardiovasular endurance. As for push-ups, it seem you need to work your upper body muscles, so if you belong to a gym have a trainer or staff introduce you to light weight bench press, if you cant afford a gym try, this I call it a half push up you drop to your knees and do a regular push up only with your knees bent to relieve some pressure, once your able to do 20 0r more of those, the move on to regular, if you can do like 10 push ups then you pass retention and basic will work your chest muscles from there. As for military testing, go to barnes and nobles, borders or order online its called ASVABS for dummies (not trying to be a smart ***) or other basic military test books which help you bone up for the asvabs, you only need like a 40 to make it into the nasty guard.

[Adman]

I appreciate the info!!!

[Adman]

Thanks for the info i will put it to good use!!! Though i dont have a bike so, i will just have to run it out!!!:)

[ade123]

For running, I would advise you to try using a treadmill for a while. Running on a treadmill is easier than running on a track or whatever, but they're good for helping you get used to distances. If you're stamina is the problem, you should probably try to lay off of sodas and other high sugar products for a while.

For pushups, you should probably start by doing them on your knees first until you’re able to do more regular pushups. From there, you can try something like the pushup tree or another pushup program to be able to do more.

If I were you, I wouldn't worry about the written test. If you can do basic math and have the vocabulary of a twelve-year-old, you should be fine. Also, what MOS are you trying to get. Some require higher test scores than others.

I hope this helped.

[dlobell]

do wind sprints on a treadmill...it's where you run very hard(sprint) for 30 seconds to a minute and then jog for the same amount. Continue using the same pattern for a half hour to an hour. It's very effective.

To lose wieght, it's all about calories in vs. calories out. Which means you have to burn off more than you eat.