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Author: James Cooper

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July 9, 2021

Summer’s here! However, if you slacked off on getting that summer bod before, don’t worry — Now is the time to get back on track! We know what you’re thinking, and no, these workouts won’t be anything like boot camp. Here are some summer workouts for veterans.

Pushups and Crunches

10 regular pushups
10 crunches
10 wide pushups
10 crunches
10 tricep pushups
10/10 Left/Right crunches

*Repeat 10 times

Leg and Ab Workout

20 squats
20 crunches
10 lunges per leg
10 crunches
20 calf raises
20 crunches

*Repeat 5 times

Running

If you’re an avid runner, you may want to try these out workouts!

4 Mile Run:

Jog 1 mile in 7:00-8:00
Three sets of 1/4-mile sprints in 90-100 seconds
Jog or walk – 1/4 mile

Spartan Run:

Run 1 mile
100 pushups in as few sets as possible
100 crunches
Run 1 mile
75 pushups in as few sets as possible
75 crunches
Run 1 mile
50 pushups in as few sets as possible
50 crunches

Swimming

Swimming is a great exercise! Plus, it helps keep you cool at the same time.

Swim 100 yards
Do 10-20 pushups
Abs – 20-30

*Repeat 5-10 times

Enjoy Your Workouts!

We hope you enjoy these summer workouts for veterans. Stay committed and when you feel like giving up remember you did far worse in boot camp. Summer body here we come!

Get The Benefits You Deserve

contact one of our consultants today for a free evaluation of your VA claim

James Cooper comes from a long line of Veterans and decided to enlist for the Marine Corps at the ripe age of 18-years-old following in his father's footsteps. Shortly after being medically discharged from the service, James decided to pursue a career in journalism. Having battled with the VA for years himself, he began to study the system and commit his career to help fellow disabled veterans.

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Summer Workouts for Veterans

Summer Workouts for Veterans

By James Cooper

July 9, 2021

Summer’s here! However, if you slacked off on getting that summer bod before, don’t worry — Now is the time to get back on track! We know what you’re thinking, and no, these workouts won’t be anything like boot camp. Here are some summer workouts for veterans.

Pushups and Crunches

10 regular pushups
10 crunches
10 wide pushups
10 crunches
10 tricep pushups
10/10 Left/Right crunches

*Repeat 10 times

Leg and Ab Workout

20 squats
20 crunches
10 lunges per leg
10 crunches
20 calf raises
20 crunches

*Repeat 5 times

Running

If you’re an avid runner, you may want to try these out workouts!

4 Mile Run:

Jog 1 mile in 7:00-8:00
Three sets of 1/4-mile sprints in 90-100 seconds
Jog or walk – 1/4 mile

Spartan Run:

Run 1 mile
100 pushups in as few sets as possible
100 crunches
Run 1 mile
75 pushups in as few sets as possible
75 crunches
Run 1 mile
50 pushups in as few sets as possible
50 crunches

Swimming

Swimming is a great exercise! Plus, it helps keep you cool at the same time.

Swim 100 yards
Do 10-20 pushups
Abs – 20-30

*Repeat 5-10 times

Enjoy Your Workouts!

We hope you enjoy these summer workouts for veterans. Stay committed and when you feel like giving up remember you did far worse in boot camp. Summer body here we come!

Get The Benefits You Deserve

contact one of our consultants today for a free evaluation of your VA claim

James Cooper comes from a long line of Veterans and decided to enlist for the Marine Corps at the ripe age of 18-years-old following in his father's footsteps. Shortly after being medically discharged from the service, James decided to pursue a career in journalism. Having battled with the VA for years himself, he began to study the system and commit his career to help fellow disabled veterans.

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