Im leaving for the navy on Oct. 9 of this year and i weigh between 225lbs-228lbs and im 6"1. I have a very low body fat percentage because i played football for 4 years but i still feel with 12% body fat im not in that great of shape. I dont have that great stamina that i should have with that low percentage. Any advice?
2007-09-05 18:30:57 · 8 answers · asked by Henry r 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
they said i had 12% at MEPS so i know its right
2007-09-05 21:58:40 · update #1
You're fine, maximum allowable body fat for males in the navy is 22%, over that and you are over body fat. BMI is not an accurate way to measure a persons body fat. The height weight is also an inaccurate system. I'm 5'8" 230 and have a body fat of 20%, although it is on the obese side, it is still within the Navy standard. I also pass the prt for my age group with a high satisfactory. I'm 37, I know for fact that I pass the body fat measurement and the cardio portion of the prt. I am not considered morbidly obese, but only obese by the bmi standard.
2007-09-06 00:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by GIOSTORMUSN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6'1 225 is not 12% I am pretty sure. maybe 22% If I remember right you are fine as long as you are 23% or under.
The BMI for 6' is 185 anything over is overweight. I think 6'1" is 192.
However alot of times the BMI isn't realistic especially for larger built ( Like Linemen) men
You should be within standards though when you get tape measured and you should be fine for boot camp.
I have the same body type you discribed and never made wiegh in's but I always passed the tape measure. You should be fine, but I would suggest running a few times a wak to get started. The Grinder is hell on your legs and Battlestations ( you should be ready for it by that time) will wear you out. You will also need to start training for the PRT I think if you are under 20 you have 11:45 to run a mile and a half. ( Not that hard but you still need to be mildly in shape and with your body type it will be harder for you than the smaller guys)
2007-09-05 18:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by WCSteel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went into the Air Force in 2005 and they do the weight requirements by height, I was told all branches do and all have the same weight ratings. I'm 6'2" and my weight was supposed to be at 210. Obviously muscular guys may weigh more but if you're already signed up then all you have to worry about is being able to get through BMT, which only you could accurately guess. Good luck though. For God and Country!
2007-09-05 18:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by Josh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well once you get through boot camp it's not that bad......and as long as you can beat the requirments your fine...they are actually much lower than you may think as long as you can do at least 60 push up 70 sit ups and run a mile and a half in under 12min 30 sec you will ...but if your still worried about you bfc then watch your diet keep it balanced and maintain a regular exercise schedual you'll bring it down.....not to mention boot camp has one helluva way of making you lose weight i lost about 30 pounds so... and a bit of advice aye aye cheif is never the wrong answer and avoid dental .... the dentists at rtc are not know for doing good work... but if there is anything you want to know about life in the navy feel free to email me @ canoogen_too@yahoo.com
2007-09-05 19:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by who_what 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-10 01:23:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a minimum and maximum weight, based on height. As long as you're between the two, they shouldn't even check your body fat percentage. I'm 5'10, the chart said i needed to be between 161lbs. and 191lbs. I'm comfortably in between the two, so body fat was a moot point. Although I've been told if you look real chubby, they may measure you.
2007-09-06 00:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by Nick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course it's good, ideal in fact. The Navy allows men up to 22% body fat.
2007-09-06 03:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by Karen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I joined, I was 6'2'' and 155, so.....
THAT was a while ago.
Whatever your height/weight, you have already qualified-
get some runs in just so you feel good about yourself.
Welcome aboard.
2007-09-06 04:29:31 · answer #8 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋