Circuit Training Workouts
Circuit training will be done a few times in boot camp on the circuit course. This is one of the best ways to
get a full body workout in a minimal amount of time. You can do a circuit training routine almost anywhere using almost anything. The good thing about this kind of workout is that it provides strength training while at the same time, challenging the heart and lungs. So you get the best of both worlds with circuit training.
I suggest you do this type of training a lot during your preparation for boot camp. A 20 minute workout is all you need. Try to do it without resting in between exercising and you will see that it is very challenging.
Here are two sample circuit training routines for you to use:
Note: these workouts are especially good for those with very little time. You can do these routines in about 20 minutes. Of course that isn’t including the warmup and stretching that you should always do before and after a workout.
Training Routine #1 |
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| Body Part | Exercise | Repetitions |
| Chest | Push-Ups | Max in 2 minutes |
| Cardio | Running, Bicycle, etc. | 2 minutes |
| Back | Pull-Ups or Pull-Downs | Max in 2 minutes |
| Cardio | Running, Bicycle, etc. | 2 minutes |
| Legs | Leg Extensions or Squats | Max in 2 minutes |
| Cardio | Running, Bicycle, etc. | 2 minutes |
| Abdominals | Crunches | Max in 2 minutes |
| Cardio | Running, Bicycle, etc. | 2 minutes |
Training Routine #2 |
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| Body Part | Exercise | Repetitions |
| Shoulders | Shoulder Press | Max in 2 minutes |
| Cardio | Running, Bicycle, etc. | 2 minutes |
| Biceps | Curls | Max in 2 minutes |
| Cardio | Running, Bicycle, etc. | 2 minutes |
| Triceps | Push downs or Dips | Max in 2 minutes |
| Cardio | Running, Bicycle, etc. | 2 minutes |
| Abdominals | Crunches | Max in 2 minutes |
| Cardio | Running, Bicycle, etc. | 2 minutes |
These two routines can be alternated throughout the week in order to achieve a full body workout. You should use enough weight on these exercises to tire you out but not so little, that it’s too easy.
Note: you should always consult your doctor before doing any physical fitness training routine.
You know what you are talking about. Great workout. I leave for boot camp in a month. Finally something that seems sufficent compared to bootcamp.
do the marines get a imit to the amount of letters they can write? how often do they get there letters? do i need to send my marine envelopes, paper, staps ext?
I’m a 59 yr old, ex-marine and viet nam vet. my initial interest is to get myself back in marine shape. I remember what the corp did for me physically and mentally back in 1968, aqnd the fact that it was done inside of 90 days. I have not felt that good in a lot of years, even after spending almost 25 yrs of playing football. I want me back. I want to get back in marine corps shape and then I want to help others do the same.
hi robertha,
no.. you do not need to send your recruit ANYTHING. You could send stamps ( i sent them to my husband) they are provided with paper/envelopes/pen
hope that helps…
The 20 minute work out seems fine for a civilian but when I was in Boot Camp the DI’s would work us out for a lot longer. I remember the recruits who were overweight when they got to the MCRD, when did PT they had two red strips on their sweatshirt.