Just want to post some details in an attempt to get some support over the next few months.
Situation:
I'm joining the military in September and need to get into the fittest shape I can possibly be in. I have quite an active social life and a couple of holidays booked for this summer.
Aims:
1. Lose my gut
2. Complete the Basic Fitness Test (1.5mile run) in 9min30s
3. Bulk up/Define to give a good body for the beach this summer
Plan:
I've been using a book off and on that has some great plans for military fitness. I'll be using a modification of the general plan for the next 16 weeks. The first 4 weeks looks like this:
Mon: 30mins Easy Run
Tue: 30mins Swim
Wed: 45mins Easy Run (Increasing in pace)
Thu: 30mins Swim / Gym circuit training
Fri: 30mins Easy Run (to 45 mins normal run from week 2)
Sat: Day Off
Sun: Hill Walking and 40mins Football match (soccer for those across the pond)
This routine will get progressively harder with each phase and the gym circuit training focuses mainly on upper body strength.
Also, if anyone can suggest an effective way of shifting weight from my midriff I'd be most appreciative. I haven't really stuck to this so far so I'm hoping that with a bit of support and motivation I'll be able to smash through my goals.
Cheers!
Update: Pics
Week 1
Situation:
I'm joining the military in September and need to get into the fittest shape I can possibly be in. I have quite an active social life and a couple of holidays booked for this summer.
Aims:
1. Lose my gut
2. Complete the Basic Fitness Test (1.5mile run) in 9min30s
3. Bulk up/Define to give a good body for the beach this summer
Plan:
I've been using a book off and on that has some great plans for military fitness. I'll be using a modification of the general plan for the next 16 weeks. The first 4 weeks looks like this:
Mon: 30mins Easy Run
Tue: 30mins Swim
Wed: 45mins Easy Run (Increasing in pace)
Thu: 30mins Swim / Gym circuit training
Fri: 30mins Easy Run (to 45 mins normal run from week 2)
Sat: Day Off
Sun: Hill Walking and 40mins Football match (soccer for those across the pond)
This routine will get progressively harder with each phase and the gym circuit training focuses mainly on upper body strength.
Also, if anyone can suggest an effective way of shifting weight from my midriff I'd be most appreciative. I haven't really stuck to this so far so I'm hoping that with a bit of support and motivation I'll be able to smash through my goals.
Cheers!
Update: Pics
Week 1
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