over training or not really?

[polebot]

a friend and i have enlisted in the military and have 5 months to get ready.which is plenty of time to shape up.

i am a personal trainer and know that what im planning is probably over training myself but the thing is that ill be on a test/tren cycle to aid my recovery.i guess the only thing im wondering is if its possible to overtrain on a cycle?

my plan...

MONDAY MORNING - 45 min circuit training for chest/back/abs (different pushup and pullup forms through out.)
MONDAY NIGHT - 4 sets bench,4 sets clean and press,4 set deadlifts,4 set squats (not in that order) followed by a 10 minute treadmill interval then maybe 15 minutes of light swimming.

TUESDAY MORNING - 30 to 40 min plyometric training
TUESDAY NIGHT - 2 mile run

WEDNESDAY MORNING - 45 min circuit training for shoulders/bis/tris/abs
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - 30 min core training followed by 2 mile run then light swim

THURSDAY MORNING - hour of yoga
THURSDAY NIGHT - 2 mile run

FRIDAY MORNING - 45 min circuit for legs/back/abs
FRIDAY NIGHT - same as monday night

SATURDAY MORNING - muay thai kickboxing class
SATURDAY NIGHT - 2 mile run and light swim

SUNDAY OFF!!!

 

[Jocques Straap]

Military? So doesn't that mean you are going to go into a basic training, bootcamp or something? Do you get places in a higher rank if you do well during this camp?

If I was going to bootcamp, I would find out exactly what the training is like, and what is expected of me, then organize my training to maximize my ability in the specifics of their program.

On the subject of over training, I think you are fine, for now. Overtraining isn't something that happens after 1 workout or 1 week of training. It takes time for true overtraining to result. Eventually you may need to stop, take a break and rest with the program you have outlined. If I know anything about the Military it's that they stress recovery and endurance, lots of volume. like you have outlined would be great.

 

[lockdownd7]

Overtraining isn't the issue here. The general structure of that program is lacking in any real focus. You're basically throwing every possible signal you could at your body. I mean, plyos? Really? Couldn't you find anything less relevant to the rest of your training?

Seriously, though, I understand the desire to be good at everything, but just throwing a bunch stuff together won't get you there. You need to figure out the core qualities you need to improve on, and simplify things towards directly improving those goals.

 

[polebot]

i worked with a lot of previous soldiers at the gym i worked at and one being in army and other being a marine.they told me what basic would be like.and the only things i need to be proficient in is muscular endurance and running.

the program i developed here isnt specifically for military.this is merely a program for dropping some body fat and trying to maintain strength.all workouts over the week are taken from different types of training i used to do for myself back in the day and im trying to get back into the swing of things.over the time i spent being a personal trainer i didnt have a lot of time to train myself or i was too tired to do so.so now that i have the time i need to get back into shape.ill run this program for about 8 weeks then proceed to start training specifically for military.which wont have as much varying workouts. probably be standard weight training splits with long distance running.

 

[trauck1506]

Working out normally and running in the morning should be fine. From what I have heard boot camp isn't all that hard and most of those guys aren't in very good muscular shape. My step dad is in the army and I lived on an army base for a few months and most of them are in worse shape than most of the people at the gym I currently use. I think the requirement for the beginning running test is 2 miles in 14 min.