We do a combination of streches and marching excercises combined with a little playing before beginning working on the show. We do no running or weight lifting though those are good ideas for training.
Our band directors do give speeches at the beginning of camps, and squad leaders help with motivation also, but we also rely on self motivation for ourselves.
When first learning music for the show we will also stay inside for a bit and work in different groups.
We like everyband I think, have a problem with talking. Over this past season I think we have gotten a little better about it, though it is still a problem. The Drum Majors call the band to attention, squad leaders only do it when are sections seperate to work on marching exercises. We take water breaks often enough to sustain us.