Sports induced asthma + Marines (officer) = No chance???

Question

Well, I'm pretty strong, my upper body strength is very good, so is my lower body strength, and my dedication. It also helps to mention that my mind can bench press 100 lbs.

But, and it's a big but. I have a huge problem with running and anything that involves cardiovascular effort. I'm about 15 pounds overweight, but it doesn't hinder my athletic ability. I've asked my track coach what's wrong with me, and Sports induced asthma is a good possibility. (It got ugly. I started wheezing, and passing out, 10-15 minutes into a slow-paced jog)

I'm willing to kick my own as-s into shape, and work around this hurdle, WITHOUT it showing up on my medical record and I REFUSE to take medication. If worst comes to worst, I will get myself diagnosed, but I don't have much time left (only 2 years) before I apply to the Naval Academy.

What do you guys suggest? And if you're gonna be an asshole, don't answer!! =)

"My mind can bench press 100 lbs" is a figure of speech for having a strong mind. And its kinda common sense to figure that out.

That's great, guys, now tell me some exercises I can do to help me with this. You know, like I asked?

Answer 1

I know you want this. BUT it's not all about you. What if you have an "attack" when you and your fellow soldiers ae under fire? You would become a hinderance to your unit and possibly get yourself and those around you killed.

Advice: Get diagnosed. It could be something easily treatable. It could be something that is not a disqualifier. With the military, you have to be off all meds for one year prior to enlistment. Don't lie to get in..that's how people get hurt. Also, if you lie and they find out you have a previous medical condition that you didn't say anythign about, they will kick you out faster than you can blink for fraudulent enlistment..that's a dishonorably discharge!

You can still do this! Just do it right :0)

Answer 2

I am a marine corps Corporal E4 cardio is a huge part of being a marine carrying your own body weight is what the base most of the physical fitness test on. You could be as strong as an Ox and still not pass a PFT. Try this a pft is a as many crunches as you can do in 2 minutes. followed by how many pullups you can do elbows extened on the bottom chin over bar. then a 3 mile run. you must be able to at least 50 crunches. 5 pullups then the run in that's based on age and I'm 31 its 29 min. thats the min. I'm a little above avg. Now any kind of asthma is disqualifing. Talk to a doc and learn more about it.

Answer 3

I feel your pain. I've had asthma for 14 years now and have seen several doctors. The truth is, there is no known cure for asthma at the moment. But the symptoms can be prevented. It really depends on what causes your brother's asthma. Mine is usually dust and hot weather. But I think the universal method is using the control inhaler.

I cured my Asthma the natural way?

Answer 4

asthma past the age of 13 is a PERMANENT DQ with ZERO waivers authorized. period.

passing out after 15 minutes of a jog certainly DOES impact your athletic ability.

there are reasons for this DQ, the gas hamper being only one of them. what would you do if you had an attack in the middle of combat and you got some of your people killed because you were unable to breathe well enough to give orders?!

Answer 5

Running is a huge part of the Marine Corps. Without it, you won't be able to pass the PFT(physical fitness test). Now what do you mean that your mind can bench 100lbs.?

Answer 6

Asthma past age 12 is disqualifying for entry into the armed forces. That includes exercise-induced bronchospasms. There are no waivers, including exams for USNA.

Answer 7

I'm sorry to say that when I talked to my marine recruiter he said that that was one of the first things that they look at because you cannot join if you have asthma. I know that my fiance almost wasn't let in because he had asthma when he was little.