How Do You Physically Prepare For Air Force Basic Training?
So, you have joined the Air Force and are getting ready to head off to basic military training? It will be quite a challenging experience. Not only is it important to be mentally and emotionally prepared, but also being physically prepared is crucial. In “basic”, you will be working out 6 days a week and marching every single day. Here are some steps to get you physically ready for basic training so you will feel better prepared. Begin a workout regime at least 6-8 weeks before starting basic training. This workout includes running and calisthenics 3-5 times a week. Assess your fitness level. You must be in reasonably good shape to begin this workout. If you have to start with a walk or slow jog until you can work yourself up, it is important that you do. Start with a one mile run (or walk) 3 times/week for the first week and work up to 2 mile runs over the next two weeks. Once you can complete a 2-mile run at a good pace, start running 2 miles 5 times a week. Depending on your fitness
