Are you trying to lose weight? Have you considered "shooting" as an exercise?

2016-05-22T12:19:38-04:00

Apparently Thomas Jefferson thought that shooting was a great exercise and, to be fair, I've never seen an obese shooter at the trap and skeet range (at least none I can remember). How about you?

https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/firearms

Do you think President Obama would make it part of a National Physical Fitness Program?

Firearms | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

In 1785 Thomas Jefferson wrote to his fifteen-year-old nephew, Peter Carr, regarding what he considered the best form of exercise: "...I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprize, and independance to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your...

Response by MAJ Andrew Ready made May 22 at 2016 1:17 PM

2016-05-22T13:17:19-04:00

good idea. thanks

Response by SPC Brian Mason made May 22 at 2016 1:42 PM

2016-05-22T13:42:50-04:00

I've never been trap or skeet shooting. I have a handgun and that's the only firearm I have right now. All soldiers, regardless of branch, there are many ways to keep in shape, without going to a gym.
Diet, what an individual person eats and drinks, be it good or bad, affects how a person performs and how their weight fluctuates. Bad food in, bad performance out and vice versa. A workout regiment can easily be done at home. If you're in to weight training then used weights or sets can be found almost anywhere. I've got some spare cinder block in the back yard that I can use for endurance.
This may sound stupid but I use a running app, called Zombies, Run! Hear me out. It's a story based, audio app that plays clips while you're running. As the Runner, you are addressed, generically, in the story as if you are a part of it. https://zombiesrungame.com/
There is a free and paid version of which I am a member. There is interval training, various distance runs, and others. I hate running, but this gets my tail moving more than just music. If you're curious, check out the free version.
Our health and how we can use our bodies over short and long periods of time is determined by how healthy and in good shape we are. Keeping BMI and weight within a healthy range along with a good, healthy diet will keep us in shape. Most importantly for our health, but how we look to ourselves.

Zombies, Run!

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made May 22 at 2016 3:11 PM

2016-05-22T15:11:11-04:00

Obama is anti-gun/anti 2nd Amendment, he wouldn't support anything that supports firearms, in a positive manner.

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made May 22 at 2016 7:08 PM

2016-05-22T19:08:09-04:00

I don't know about exercise,but my old qualifying range instructors would have quite a bit to say about President Obama's stance and weapon handling shown in post looks awkward but then again he's a lefty and that used to drive them nuts.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made May 22 at 2016 9:59 PM

2016-05-22T21:59:14-04:00

Guess I'm immune to the weight loss part. No amount of shooting has helped. That extends to reloading as well. Don't lose much sitting at the bullet casting furnace. Would say Cowboy Action Shooting gets the heart pumping.

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2016 12:59 AM

2016-05-23T00:59:41-04:00

You need to spend some time in Alabama and you'll lose the "All shooters are skinny" ideology! WOW!!

No, I don't consider shooting "exercise" - BUT - anything that gets a person out of the house and off their ass is a GOOD thing.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2016 7:51 AM

2016-05-24T07:51:40-04:00

I love shooting,and I think it could definitely be done in a way in which you are physically active, go for it! But no, I don't think obummer would enjoy seeing more well trained American citizens...