can anyone give me some idea..................?

Question

k, i've talked to recruiters, they don't seem to want to tell me anything (i think they just have a problem with women, i'm going to see some different ones soon). but the physical requirements. i'd like to have some idea about it before i join so i can get myself up to speed. i.e. running, crunches, push-ups, pull-ups, etc. i got some C.D.'s but was told they were really for the "males". thanks everybody!!!!

Answer 1

suggestions then, do at least 2/3 of what the males have to do, and you'll probably nail it... If you want to push, do the whole thing, and you will undoubtedly nail it.

Answer 2

army Physical fitness training standards (PT)
Push ups sit ups 2mile/run

AGE GROUP MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
17-21 Male 42 71 53 78 15:54 13:00
Female 19 42 53 78 18:54 15:36
22-26 Male 40 75 50 80 16:36 13:00
Female 17 46 50 80 19:36 15:36
27-31 Male 39 77 45 82 17:00 13:18
Female 17 50 45 82 20:30 15:48
32-36 Male 36 75 42 76 17:42 13:18
Female 15 45 42 76 21:42 15:54
37-41 Male 34 73 38 76 18:18 13:36
Female 13 40 38 76 22:42 17:00
42-46 Male 34 66 32 72 18:42 14:06
Female 12 37 32 72 23:42 17:24

*This is the Physical Training Standards for all U.S. Army Physical Fitness Training (APFT) Test. A soldier in AIT (Advanced Individual Training) is required to pass the minimum standards in order to graduate AIT. A National Guard solider who has completed all of their IADT training is required to pass a APFT once a year.

I hope this answers your question. If need be, you can reply and I'll give you more info. I am in the military, and ill help you out. What state are you joining in?

Answer 3

Your question is a little hard to answer. Each branch has different requirements. Some do push ups others don't. Some do a dead arm hand. The height and weight requirements are also different among the branches. If the recruiter isn't giving you the attention you want and deserve try going to another office. You need to make sure you get the best information. Recruiters have a quota that (unlike someone else stated) includes male and female, they should be just as concerned as getting you to join. Enlistment quotas aren't gender biased.

Answer 4

The recruiters don't care if you are a woman or a man. At least not in the Air Force. What service are you going into? The Army and Marine Basic is pretty challenging. But you need to be in that physical condition to be a soldier or marine. The Air Force and Navy do not have have soldiers. We never have guns and backpacks strapped to us and told to march for days. Start a vigorous work out and you'll be ready. Anything you do before hand will help.

Answer 5

My husband is an army recruiter

3 push ups
17 sit ups
run 1 mile in 10 1/2 minutes.

These are what you must be able to do before you ship out to basic training. The Army is also the only branch that requires a physical fitness assessment before you leave for basic training.

I hope this helps.

Answer 6

For the Army, check out this link: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitness.htm

Now you know what you will be required to do after basic training.

I suggest working on upper body strength (push ups - close hand, normal, and wide arm). If you go to the gym, a variety of bench press, military press, and pull down exercises will also help.

For abdominal conditioning, crunches (both with legs up and with feet on the ground), leg lifts, and flutter kicks.

Running - do both distance and sprints. After a distance run, do 3-5 minutes of sprints. Alternate with less distance, more sprints, then switch to more distance, less sprints.

As with ALL exercise programs, check with your doctor to ensure that you are able to do these exercises, and START SLOWLY!!!! Don't try to run 5 miles if you have never run distance before. Push yourself, but don't injure yourself. Endurance and ability will come.

Thanks for thinking of us, and good luck

Answer 7

Each branch has different requirements for physical agility:

U.S. Army:
http://www.army.com/articles/article_030505_physical_fitness_chart.html

U.S. Navy:
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blnavyfitness.htm

U.S. Air Force:
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforce/l/blaffitness.htm

U.S. Marines:
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/l/blfitfemale.htm?terms=army+fitness+physical+test+us

Since the Marines require the most physically, you should try to use their pre-bootcamp regimen. Go to the USMC recruiter's office (whether you want to join the Marines or not), and ask for the booklet entitled, "365 Days to Bootcamp." It's got a tailored exercise schedule to help maximize your abilities. It also has instructions as well as note-taking space. I used it for getting in shape for firefighting!

And most recruiters have a quota to meet... which is only for men, so that's why they're brushing you off. But get used to it. The only way to gain respect in the military as a female is to do your job, do it well, don't be lazy and don't sleep with all the guys!

Good luck and let me know if you need any advice - recruiters will tell you anything!

Answer 8

You will do a lot of running, sit-ups, and either pull-ups or push-ups depending on what branch of service. pull-ups for Marines, push-ups for navy and army.). In the marines, you will do at least 3 miles, in the army a minimum of 2 miles, and 1 1/2 miles in the navy.
Also, drill sergeants will test your mental strength, so get ready for that too.
If you are joining the navy and you don't know how to swim, get swimming lessons now. Good luck.

Answer 9

I would like to answer this question.....but I am not an expert in this area. I will do some research and try to respond with a well thought out and in depth answer.

Answer 10

do Billys bootcamp.... running, push-up (men push - ups)...but the most important is to be mentally prepared.