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5 Video Boot Camp Tips
Michael Volkin | July 29, 2009

If you are going to basic training in the near future, then this article is for you.  As someone who has written two best selling books on basic training, I know what the challenges are, but more importantly, I know how you can conquer them. Below are my most popular video quick-tips on basic training.

Stay Out of Trouble at Basic Training - If you don’t want special attention from drill sergeants, watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clmOR5caSok

Avoid Cramping
After those long workouts in basic training, some might have trouble with recovery and muscle soreness. You won’t if you watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sKYo6vCglg

Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff
Want to do more push-ups and ace your military fitness tests? This video will show you how:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_wbNS2N0og

What's in an MRE
If you wait until you get to basic training to learn how to eat an MRE, you’ll go hungry. Watch this video to learn how to eat one before you arrive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77f1f2aF8rM

Quick Tie Laces
Lacing up your boots can be quick and easy after watching this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRW-zK8vI9E

SGT Michael Volkin is the author of author of The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook and the all new Ultimate Interactive Basic Training Workbook.  View more basic training resources at:
www.UltimateBasicTraining.com

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Copyright 2009 Michael Volkin. All opinions expressed in this article are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of Military.com.

 
About Michael Volkin

Sergeant Michael Volkin is a U.S. Army veteran. He served in Operation Enduring/Iraqi Freedom as a Chemical Operations Specialist and received an Army Commendation Medal for his efforts and for the fitness programs he designed to help his fellow soldiers. He has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Science from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas and a Real Estate Brokers Degree from Cosumnes River College in California.

SGT Michael Volkin is the author of the very successful book: The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook: Tips, Tricks and Tactics for
Surviving Boot Camp
, available at www.UltimateBasicTraining.com.

Be sure to listen to Sgt. Volkin's Ultimate Basic Training Radio every Monday!

The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook: Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Surviving Boot CampThe Ultimate Basic Training Workbook: Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Surviving Boot Camp