


Adding weights from circuit training workouts or calisthenics like the ones you will be tested in ( pushups and situps) is an needed routine in your schedule. When you are not doing cardio, add resistance training to build your muscles - which will help you burn more fat over time.It is recommended that you spend a good amount of time getting into cardio condition by swimming, biking, elliptical training, rowing, even walking vs running until you drop 40-50lbs. Your knees, shins, feet, back, and joints will thank you for not running at this kind of weight for any amount of distance. Focus on non-impact aerobics while this heavy.Specifically for you and others in the 280–300+ lbs weight zone:

Barely reaching the minimum standards and not getting into an average / above average condition could yield more issues for you down the road such as injury at training, failing to meet standards at training, and either getting kicked out or remaining in a limbo status while you try to recover from injury / build up to standards. At your current weight, you may want to give yourself a year of training, getting in shape, and losing weight in order to be fully ready to serve. So it is tough to join and you really have to work hard now and get closer to the height weight standards prior to seeing a recruiter. Overweight and out of shape is about a third of the reasons why people cannot join, but also lack of high school diploma, low ASVAB scores, criminal record, medical issues, and even out of regulation tattoos are keeping others from serving as well. In fact, recent estimates have the percentage of Americans from ages 18–24 at 75% ineligible to serve. Rob - there are many issues that are causing young men and women from being able to serve.
