Marine Boot Camp Workout

Marine boot camp workout schedule adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps is very daunting. The training session lasts for 13 weeks. This is one of the most challenging period of their lives and many people quit, as they fail to complete the training successfully. There's a strength training test, post recruitment for both men and women. Men are given a dead line of 13 minutes and 30 seconds, where they have to perform 2 pull ups, 44 sit ups and run 1.5 miles, whereas women have to perform a flexed arm hand lasting for 12 seconds, 44 sit ups and 1.5 miles run in 15 minutes. After this, the boot camp session begins.

One has to be mentally and physically strong while preparing for a boot camp. Marine boot camp workout, although not impossible for common men, but is very difficult. The training has to be followed exactly, as performed by the marine corps.

Workout Schedule

The workout plan has certain steps that need to be followed systematically. This includes two sessions, day 1 and day 2. During the workout period, you have to focus on your muscles. You steps should mimic marching. There will be alternate marching and running. Pull ups, flexed arm hang, crunches and circuit training are vital exercises of a marine boot camp workout.

In between the training session, there's frequent unexpected quarterdecks. You have to find out your weakness and keep a constant watch on your muscles. Every other day, the schedule of strength training and mile repeats will vary, and therefore, flexibility in the body is very essential for successful completion of the workout plan. Check out the schedule below.

Marine Boot Camp Workout Plan
Day 1	Day 2
Morning: Run, 30-45 mins, whole body workout Night: Circuit training	Morning: Cardio, 30-45 mins, light weight Night: 30 min walk

Step # 1
Alternate pattern of workouts with bodyweight exercises are followed in the morning. For example, in day 1 combine walking with core body workout. It should consist of crunches, planks, hello dollies, flutter kicks, etc. This should be followed by easy workouts like push ups, crunches, pull ups and squats. Each workout (short and long) should last for 15 minutes.

Step # 2
In day 2, emphasis is laid more on cardio exercises and workouts. A complete cardio lasting for 30 - 45 minutes is to make muscles strong and flexible. The most common form of cardio practiced are cycling, kick boxing, etc. Dancing is also allowed as a part of cardio exercise. Muscle building (biceps, triceps, obliques) is also enjoyed during this session.

Step # 3
Ability to constantly walk and run are the pre-requisites of training for marine boot camp. A 4 mile track work consists of jogging (1 mile, in 1 hour), three sets of sprint (¼ mile) and repetition of jogging (¼ mile, in 1 hour 45 minutes), sprint (1/8 mile) and then again jogging (1/8 mile, in 1 hour).

Step # 4
You need to undertake a walking exercise program with mile repeats. In this technique one is allowed to run as fast as he can for a specific number of times. If he finishes before the set time, he gets the extra hours for walking. Since, the steps are performed repeatedly, this workout session is known as mile repeats.

The workout plan needs immense practice and labor. You need to perform it with dedication and sincerity in order to achieve maximum benefit. Good luck!