<p>I’m just curious what everyone is doing to prepare physically and mentally for BCT.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Stahice</p>
<p>I guess since I started this topic, I should list what I do as well. My core body strength is climbing. (which I do most every day) I run long distance every other day as well as work out at the gym with a fitness trainer. (focusing mainly on pullup, pushup, and situp strength)</p>
<p>When it's all said and done, I work out on an average of 3-4 hours a day.</p>
<p>Looking forward to seeing ya'll @ BCT!</p>
<p>You'll probably kick my butt in basic. I don't work out enough because I don't have time (thank you Track team...), but the minute I fail to qualify for district/regionals/state, I'm getting a trainer. In the meantime, whenever I have a spare hour or two in the evening, I go to the gym and run/ lift.</p>
<p>Don't waste your time with a trainer. You'll have plenty of those this summer. If track's not keeping you in good enough shape, then I'm surprised. Just run 2-5 miles each day, do push-ups and pull-ups, sit-ups, etc. That's all you need to do--if you do it. Look at the cadet PFT and try to do it on your own in 15 minutes. If you can pass that--without ANY skimping on counting then you'll do fine. Remember, when taking the PFT at USAFA, they allow VERY little room for error. Push-ups are all the way down and up, same with pull-ups, etc. If you don't do it right, they don't count it.</p>
<p>My element leader, who I still stay in contact with, told me that this year's BCT will be ALOT different than the previos years</p>
<p>He said it will be alot easier than it has been in previous year b/c they're cutting back on alot of the physical/mental training and practicing drilling alot more for the parades and what not... i guess public persona/relations is everyhting... I'm a little dishearteded</p>
<p>I agree with docfrance. I could probably be doing everything I am without a trainer. However, since I was already using one to help improve my climbing strength, I decided to focus on specific muscle groups to improve on the PFT as well. I've always been an overachiever, so I made a goal to try to get a 500 on it. </p>
<p>I think track is more beneficial for you than what you think. From what I've heard, you won't have enough time to build up endurance during BCT, but you will be able to build up your strength. Track is perfect because it's a good endurance sport. </p>
<p>...my 2 cents worth...</p>
<p>Stahice</p>