Comments on: Physical Fitness Test in the military? http://runningfitnesstips.com/running-fitness-questions-answers/physical-fitness-test-in-the-military/ Running Fitness Tips to Get in Shape Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: My world http://runningfitnesstips.com/running-fitness-questions-answers/physical-fitness-test-in-the-military/comment-page-1/#comment-3058 My world Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:14:30 +0000 http://runningfitnesstips.com/running-fitness-questions-answers/physical-fitness-test-in-the-military/#comment-3058 Step 1, don't worry about the test. You WILL be able to pass it when you get the chance to take it. You are doing the right thing now by starting to get in shape and working out. Step 2, get off the treadmill, and get on the track. Running inside is good if the weather is nasty out, but being outside is best. I've never been the best runner, either, but all that matters is that you pass the test. Here are some tips: Your work out doesn't need to be more than one hour long, including stretching before and after the work out. We used to spend 5 minutes stretching, 45 working out, and 10 minutes in cool down/stretch out. Monday: Stretch out, do a set amount of push ups (this will increase as it gets easier) Start with 10. Roll over and do some 20 situps. Roll over and do 10 push ups. Roll over and do 20 leg lifts. Roll over and do 10 push ups. Roll over and do 20 crunches. Do this for 25-30 minutes. Now, go do some sprints. Run 10 yards, jog/walk for 20 yards. Repeat until time is up. Tuesday: Stretch out and do a LIGHT set of pushups and situps. You should be sore from yesterday's work out. You're upper body strength training shouldn't take more that 10-15 minutes. Now, go for a long, SLOW run. Get on the track and set a distance. Since you can run one mile, try to go for 2 or 3. (Distance will also increase as you go along) Don't worry if you can't run the entire distance, your endurance WILL improve. The main thing is that you push yourself and complete your goals. Wednesday: Repeat Monday Thursday: Repeat Tuesday Friday: Repeat Monday Saturday: Repeat Tuesday Sunday: OFF!!!! Once you find that the pushups, situps, or run aren't pushing you anymore, increase the amount/time. Good luck Step 1, don’t worry about the test. You WILL be able to pass it when you get the chance to take it. You are doing the right thing now by starting to get in shape and working out.

Step 2, get off the treadmill, and get on the track. Running inside is good if the weather is nasty out, but being outside is best.

I’ve never been the best runner, either, but all that matters is that you pass the test. Here are some tips:

Your work out doesn’t need to be more than one hour long, including stretching before and after the work out. We used to spend 5 minutes stretching, 45 working out, and 10 minutes in cool down/stretch out.

Monday: Stretch out, do a set amount of push ups (this will increase as it gets easier) Start with 10. Roll over and do some 20 situps. Roll over and do 10 push ups. Roll over and do 20 leg lifts. Roll over and do 10 push ups. Roll over and do 20 crunches. Do this for 25-30 minutes. Now, go do some sprints. Run 10 yards, jog/walk for 20 yards. Repeat until time is up.

Tuesday: Stretch out and do a LIGHT set of pushups and situps. You should be sore from yesterday’s work out. You’re upper body strength training shouldn’t take more that 10-15 minutes. Now, go for a long, SLOW run. Get on the track and set a distance. Since you can run one mile, try to go for 2 or 3. (Distance will also increase as you go along) Don’t worry if you can’t run the entire distance, your endurance WILL improve. The main thing is that you push yourself and complete your goals.

Wednesday: Repeat Monday

Thursday: Repeat Tuesday

Friday: Repeat Monday

Saturday: Repeat Tuesday

Sunday: OFF!!!!

Once you find that the pushups, situps, or run aren’t pushing you anymore, increase the amount/time.

Good luck

]]> By: Roosterkroozer http://runningfitnesstips.com/running-fitness-questions-answers/physical-fitness-test-in-the-military/comment-page-1/#comment-3057 Roosterkroozer Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:16:24 +0000 http://runningfitnesstips.com/running-fitness-questions-answers/physical-fitness-test-in-the-military/#comment-3057 Try using the "overhead lateral ladders" at the playgrounds. You have to make it both ways twice to pass. Also, the run, jump and dodge is a good one, too. Visit the nearest military base with a basic training program and they will show you the PT testing area. You will get a good idea from them. Also, visit your favorite recruiting office. They will give you the right exercises to succeed. Don't worry. You'll be fine. Try using the “overhead lateral ladders” at the playgrounds. You have to make it both ways twice to pass. Also, the run, jump and dodge is a good one, too. Visit the nearest military base with a basic training program and they will show you the PT testing area. You will get a good idea from them. Also, visit your favorite recruiting office. They will give you the right exercises to succeed. Don’t worry. You’ll be fine.

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