Military training workouts provide a comprehensive approach to physical fitness that includes aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility training and other techniques. Many workouts are designed to prepare soldiers for boot camp or maintain physical fitness between boot camp and deployment. For best results, research the different varieties of military training workouts and select or create one that fits your personal fitness goals.
The Spartan Run
The Military.com website's Fitness Center recommends this training workout as part of its 20-minute workout routine. Select a safe indoor track or outdoor area and run one mile before stopping to complete 100 abdominal crunches and 100 push-ups in as few sets as possible. Run another mile before stopping to complete 75 repetitions of each exercise, then run one last mile before finally doing 50 abdominal crunches and 50 push-ups, completing the Spartan Run.
Single-Leg Squat Touchdown
This exercise offers a powerful workout for the quadriceps, calves and trunk muscles and can be performed practically anywhere. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and slowly shift your weight so you are balancing on your left leg. Place your hands on your hips and slowly bend your knees so your body lowers towards the floor while you reach your right hand to the outside of your left foot. Squeeze your gluteus muscles as you push through your left heel and slowly return to the upright position before repeating the exercise with the opposite foot.
Push-Up Workouts
According to the Mayo Clinic, push-ups are a basic measurement of your upper-body strength. Adopt a military training workout of at least 200 push-ups a day that you perform in as few sets as possible. For example: If you can only perform 25 push-ups at a time, break up your sets so that you perform your push-ups at eight different times throughout the day. Gradually increase the number of push-ups you can complete in each set to continue building muscle in your arms, shoulders and chest.
Health and Safety Concerns
Talk to your doctor before engaging in any strenuous exercise regimen. Ask if she recommends certain exercises or considers it safe enough for you to engage in military workouts. Listen to your body as you exercise and stop if you experience sensations of sharp, shooting pain, dizziness or nausea.
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