Comments on: Military Fitness Training

By: MotleyHealth

MotleyHealth — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:30:37 +0000

Hi Mike, maybe you could try experimenting with some weighted pushups (light weighted vest or small back back?). It is a matter of building up muscular endurance and strength. Maybe your diet needs improving too, to ensure glycogen stores are healthy (the muscle fuel). Another idea would be get fitter to improve your cardiovascular system, which will improve oxygenated blood supply to your muscles during exercise.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:34:56 +0000

ive bin doing pushups for about three months and my bench has went from 125 to 185 ibs, i use to do 20 pushups and now i can do 50 in a row, but for about a month i cant do any more than 50 pushups, im like in a plateau or something, i usually do about 200-500 pushups a day, so i tried taking a few days off but it makes me weaker, can you help me bust threw this plateau? ps: i love this website, it has alot of information and is very knowledgable

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:10:33 +0000

To get fit and hopefully lose a few kilos

By: MotleyHealth

MotleyHealth — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:20:20 +0000

Glad to help Alex. Are you training to join the military or just looking for new ways to get fit?

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:58:51 +0000

Thanks this will help me heaps

By: MotleyHealth

MotleyHealth — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:31:20 +0000

How about: Monday: Chest and Arm exercises Tuesday: Short run Wednesday: Back exercises Thursday: Medium run Friday: Shoulder and Ab exercises Saturday: Short run Sunday: Endurance run Splitting the weight training up will help manage the workload better. If you have more time to exercise then you could also run in the mornings that you do weight training. As the military strength workouts do not involve much leg work you keep your legs fresh for running while lifting.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:08:59 +0000

How can I turn the 3 types of running and the military strength training into a 7 day workout plan ?

By: MotleyHealth

MotleyHealth — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:47:44 +0000

Don’t know of any books. I think the best thing to do is get along to a a specialist running shop and get some advice. Many good shops have treadmills and they record your foot action while running to determine the type of shoe you need to support the pronation or supination.

By: Bryan - Workouts Without Weights

Bryan - Workouts Without Weights — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:45:35 +0000

I am all about preventing injuries and I think that your comments about the “flat footed” runner is spot on. I encourage anyone that easing into a running program in order to “feel” how your body moves should be the first thing to do.
This is important because to more we focus on what is happening in our bodies the better we can make adjustments to our technique and our gear.
Some people’s feet “supinate” causing them to run on the outer edges of their feet while others “pronate” which can give the appearance of having flat feet. Finding out if you are included in either of these categories is essential to making the right choices in foot wear, running technique and even running terrain.
Does Motley Health have any recommendations for books that may help us better understand this?

By: allan galloway

allan galloway — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:44:20 +0000

i have been reading charlie bronsons book on solitary fitness, this contains a lot of press ups and other basics workouts,is this sort of exercises the best for fitness and toning up.

By: MotleyHealth

MotleyHealth — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:34:47 +0000

Hi Matt,

Apologies for the delay, I thought we had replied to this!

Usually I would suggest working in the 8-12 reps for 2-3 sets for each exercise. You want to build endurance and functional strength.

If you want to focus on strength, then reduce the reps and increase the sets, but go heavier with longer rest periods between each set (e.g. the classic 5 sets of 5 reps).

By: matt

matt — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:57:34 +0000

How many reps and sets do you do for these?

By: Nehal Kazim

Nehal Kazim — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:38:57 +0000

This article sets the foundation for a person who is looking to increase endurance and improve cardiovascular fitness.

If a person really strives to build a high level of endurance, they must increase the intensity. Carrying full military packs is an effective method of doing just that.

By reaching a high level of intensity, the amount of endurance and strength built up will be sufficient to run for longer periods of time.