Health and the military?
Question:
I have been EXTREMELY worried about the PFT (physical fitness tests) that the army gives you in order to get in. I am a really bad runner because my lungs cant keep up with me (I do NOT have athsma) and I dont this its because I'm not fit because I am not overweight at all. I've been running full speed on a treadmill for a mile a night and I've done a mile in 8 minuets every time with much difficulty. Then I thought, mabye its because I havent been getting enough rest. I have been very lazy and tired everyday. I have to wake up at 6 every morning, and Ive been going to bed around 11:30. What do you recomend I go to sleep at if I must wake at 6? Any tips on any of that?
As for the sit-up part of the PFT, I can do 53 in 2 minuets with moderate difficulty. Is that good or bad? And how many do you recomend I do a day?
Trust me if you can run a mile now you are far better off than most people joining the Army. They will train you and before you know it you'll be running miles with no problem. I never thought I could run, but after joining the Army I actually enjoyed it.
By the way you are smart for wanting to get your college degree before you go in. It is much better to go in as an officer.
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