Can you still pass the PT test? Can you max it?

2014-08-20T23:50:49-04:00

For those of you that have transitioned out of the military, do you still do anything to stay in shape and....can you still pass the PT test? Personally, I'm in better shape now than I ever was in the military but, I'm also a bit wiser with my nutrition, supplementation, and choices in life. What about you?

Response by Cpl Ronald Lashley made Aug 27 at 2014 9:14 PM

2014-08-27T21:14:22-04:00

Once a Marine.... I may not be as fast on the run but I can still getter done. What do you think...http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j1FrSPprg9E

Response by Sgt Evan Proctor made Aug 28 at 2014 4:59 PM

2014-08-28T16:59:37-04:00

It depends on what you call "in Shape". In my opinion.....round is a shape!

Response by PO1 Julio G. made Aug 29 at 2014 4:50 PM

2014-08-29T16:50:51-04:00

I'm actually in better shape now, five years post retirement than I ever was in my 20 year tenure.
I'm in the gym 3/wk. I've done two rounds of P90X, and participate in fund raising running events. The latest was the Spartan Race here in San Francisco.

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Aug 29 at 2014 8:57 PM

2014-08-29T20:57:38-04:00

Only if you dump the sit ups, chin ups, push ups, and I can use my ATV!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2014 8:28 AM

2014-08-30T08:28:22-04:00

If there is a catagory for age 60, YES, I'll pass it and max it. I was 42 when I retired and maxed the APFT to the end. The only way I would be able to do it today is if there was an AGE 60 catagory. Recovery time from any exercise is longer, muscle fatigue does come sooner! But as long as I can get on the racquetball court and win some games...I'm good. That's where I'm heading now as soon as I hit "respond"!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2014 2:33 PM

2014-08-31T14:33:49-04:00

Well yes, but then I need to pass it. I have struggled my way out of the Excellent into Outstanding on my last PRT. My new goal is to Max it out - with training at almost 6000 feet, I have a reasonable shot of maxing my next two tests (this Fall and next Spring when I return to sea-level).

Response by MSG Michael Graham made Sep 3 at 2014 4:18 PM

2014-09-03T16:18:53-04:00

Having obtained Personal Trainer and USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Level 1 certifications after I retired, I would say I could come close to maxing the APFT. However, I would not subject myself to such an outdated means of measuring my physical fitness. I regularly workout (CrossFit, HIIT, Tabata, TRX, Olympic Lifts, etc.) and feel much healthier than I ever did during my 25 years in uniform. Of course, it helps that I have nothing to do all day but workout. haha