| Marine boot camp is considered the toughest basic | | | | exercise routine - but make sure that you work |
| training in all of the American military boot camps. | | | | yourself to the max. Having strong cardiovascular |
| This article will discuss some strategies to help you to | | | | fitness is essential before you go as your physical |
| prepare and be successful at Marine boot camp and | | | | endurance will be tested to the max. You don't want |
| be on your way to a productive and successful | | | | to find |
| military career in the Marines. | | | | 2) Try to tie up any emotional loose ends before you |
| 1) Become physically fit before you leave for Marine | | | | go to Marine boot camp. |
| Corps boot camp. | | | | It is equally important to be at your best mentally. If |
| For starters, learn to take on the saying 'early to | | | | you are having any relationship issues before you |
| bed, early to rise' because that is exactly what you | | | | leave, they will only follow you to camp (in some |
| will be doing during your basic training tenure. For 3-4 | | | | form) - either thru letter, phone calls, etc. Don't carry |
| weeks prior to departure, try to follow a similar | | | | that emotional baggage with you. If you are in a |
| routine that you will be following when you arrive at | | | | relationship that you are unsure of, get out of it. If |
| the camp. Go to bed in the evening at 9:00 and get | | | | you are angry with your brother for some reason - |
| up at 5:00. After you get up, do some stretching and | | | | work it before you leave. You will be mentally tested |
| go outside and take a 3-5 mile jog. Take a short | | | | by your drill instructors. They will quickly know if you |
| break and do some weight training exercises. Around | | | | have any weakness and will be sure to exploit them. |
| mid-morning, either take a 10 mile bike ride or put | | | | Get your house in order before you depart. |
| back on your running shoes. Try to mix up your | | | | |