Army PT giving me trouble

**lemontree** · 19 Dec 11,, 04:20

Thank you sir. No issues. Glad to be part of a global military fraternity.

**astralis** · 19 Dec 11,, 13:30

lemontree,

might be a US definition. generally speaking crunches don't go all the way up, like a sit-up. either way, it is bad for your back-- but crunches are less bad.

**lemontree** · 20 Dec 11,, 04:02

Originally Posted by astralis

lemontree,

might be a US definition. generally speaking crunches don't go all the way up, like a sit-up. either way, it is bad for your back-- but crunches are less bad.

Ok then I'm doing crunches. Any alternatives?...

**astralis** · 20 Dec 11,, 13:24

lemontree,

try these.

6 No-Crunch Exercises For 6-Pack Abs - AskMen

recommend plank exercises instead of crunches. actually, you probably already have a pretty good six-pack, the issue for most people (including myself, unfortunately!) is body fat.

**Albany Rifles** · 20 Dec 11,, 17:12

6 pack abs.....pshaw!

I have keg abs!

**lemontree** · 22 Dec 11,, 04:11

Anyway i'm banishing thoughs of a 6 pack...its Christmas time :D

**Shek** · 04 Jan 12,, 01:17

Originally Posted by astralis

it's certainly several notches of difficulty above my own running-weightlifting-yoga regimen, that's for sure. i like the emphasis on functional exercises and total body workout, vice single muscle stuff.

how long does each session last?

thus far i've used the AF PT test as an indicator of my general fitness level, but it's not too hard to score above a 90.

Not sure where you live exactly, so it might be a commuting hell, but Bolling has a great CF room and I believe that you should be able to do this for free (compared to $100-200 if you go to a box): CrossFit Bolling

You'll get a little less coaching than if you would go to a box, but more than if you try to do it on your own while paying for a gym . . .

**Gun Grape** · 04 Jan 12,, 02:11

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

6 pack abs.....pshaw!

I have keg abs!

Damn beat me to it.

**astralis** · 04 Jan 12,, 15:11

i'll see if the pentagon gym offers crossfit. it should. i suspect when i start i'll get my ass kicked.

**Shek** · 05 Jan 12,, 01:27

Originally Posted by astralis

i'll see if the pentagon gym offers crossfit. it should. i suspect when i start i'll get my ass kicked.

http://crossfitpentagon.com/

Their website states a 0645 class on Tues and Thurs - I thought they were holding two sessions each morning. I'd call the PAC front desk and ask. The PAC is less than optimal for CrossFit given how spread out the equipment is, but just think of it as giving you extra time to rest

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