| Joining the USMC boot camp is a very tough decision | | | | can go to Home Depot and purchase a 3" pole. Tree |
| and it entails a lot of passion, dedication and | | | | branches are also great for doing pull-ups. |
| hardwork. If you're using it as a scapegoat for | | | | This will be overwhelming for you and the most |
| something then forget about joining the Marines. | | | | important thing to do is to drink lots and lots of |
| There are some basic things you need to know on | | | | water to get the muscles working again. Do a light |
| how to prepare for Marine boot camp both physically | | | | workout the following day after lifting some weights. |
| and mentally. A lot of recruits fail because they start | | | | Watch your diet and make sure you stick with lean |
| the training unprepared. The training itself is stressful | | | | meat as your protein source. You also need |
| and exhausting enough so knowing what to expect | | | | carbohydrates to replenish lost energy. |
| somehow lessens the ordeal. | | | | Aside from being physically fit, you also have to be |
| Starting a good exercise regimen is a great way on | | | | mentally alert. Reading a lot of great materials on |
| how to prepare for Marine boot camp. Begin by | | | | how to prepare for Marine boot camp can help lessen |
| running on concrete everyday. Once you're already in | | | | the stress. I don't mean to scare you but as early as |
| the boot camp, you'll be running on the streets. Do a | | | | now, know that you will often encounter head |
| lot of "pyramid push-ups" until you can't feel your | | | | games and they are designed to stress the recruits. |
| arms then do it again and again. This will prepare your | | | | Others say it's cruel but this is what's going to make |
| body for the thousands of push-ups you will do | | | | you tough. The moment you enter the camp, the |
| during the training. Do the same thing with pull-ups | | | | psychological molding will begin. Don't take anything |
| and sit-ups. You want to do this so your body won't | | | | too personal and just be determined to do your best |
| be in a shock when you finally undergo the crucial | | | | all the time. Good luck! |
| 13-week training. If you don't have a pull-up bar, you | | | | |