Posted on Mar 16, 2019
Has anyone found a way around the nerves before an APFT test, or does it last forever?
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after almost 7 years in the army we all still get nervous before the APFT, even when there isn't any doubt that we will pass? Has anyone found a way around the nerves or does it last forever?
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I try my best to be first up. Then I just get it over with. If you are nervous and are having to wait in line, that nervousness can build up.
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SGT (Join to see) channel the energy into the events. 22 years active Duty. 4 1/2 as a cadet. Same way.
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Agreed, and I would add that for me I get nervous (and do better) on a test when I genuinely care. If I didn’t care then I wouldn’t get nervous.
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Incorporate a "practice" PFT into your training regimen. Perform all the events in order, and mentally track scores for each event. When the actual PFT comes due, it is less stressful. Like just another trial run, but with score keepers.
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