How do Naval personnel aboard submarines stay physically fit?

Answer 1

The newer boats are large enough to have a small excersize room. Not quite a gym, but a motivated sailor can keep fit using it. Plus the diet is very "slim" on stuff that adds weight. In the 'boomers" the guys run around the "forest". (The area where the missle tubes are.) But even in pictures of WWII boat crews you didn't often see a fat man. Them hatches were small, and you had to move through them quick when it was needed!

Answer 2

Current rules state that Navy personnel shall work out at least 3 times per week. Most ships do have facilities such as a weight room and cardio rooms. I am a submariner, we usually just have a set of dumbbells, a stairstepper, rower and bike. There are no rules stating what equipment the ship carries, it is pretty much up to the crew to decide.

Answer 3

let us just read about one crew:


204. PHYSICAL READINESS AND FITNESS
USS Bremerton (SSN 698)
Your performance during stressful conditions, such as major damage control efforts, is directly affected by your physical conditioning. The Navy’s weight control and physical readiness policies will be followed. Sensible eating habits and a routine aerobic exercise program, at least 3 times per week, will enable you to meet those requirements. While assistance is available in various forms to meet the physical fitness requirements, it is your individual responsibility to take the appropriate action. When in port, the crew of the Bremerton PT’s together every Tuesday and Thursday per the POD. See the COB for more information.

>PHYSICAL FITNESS. I expect each member of the crew to achieve and maintain the Navy’s physical readiness and weight standards. I encourage you to develop healthy habits, eat in healthy moderation, consume alcohol responsibly, exercise, and to quit smoking.

I look forward to serving as your Commanding Officer. I have the utmost confidence in your abilities and trust that you will always give your best. Be proud, work hard, and take care of your family.

Answer 4

They tuck the odd exercise machine where ever it will fit. They also do lots of things like sit ups and push ups that don't take any equipment. And some of the guys take along the exercise bands. But it's still pretty hard to keep in shape since there's so little space.

Answer 5

I can't say exactly from experience but i would assume alot of push ups and sit ups when out at sea. Since girls aren't allowed to be in subs. But I was on a ship....

Answer 6

I watched a show on Discovery Channel that showed a couple sailors running around the sub, never been in one tho

Answer 7

Even on the smaller Fast Attack subs, there are ways to keep fit. One thing they do is run up and down ladders between levels.

Answer 8

They have some exercise equipment just like on a surface ship just not as much. Also they can do things like sit-up's and push-up's. They don't always run silent.

Answer 9

Buggering each other while wearing ankle weights.

Seriously, I don't know. I was surface navy, and we had weights and bikes, but the ship rolled too much to use them regularly. They may have the same things on a sub, and they don't pitch and roll too much.

Answer 10

All of them move the helix , while the submarine is underwater.