fitness

[pagep2005uk]

hi my names penelope n im 24 with 2 daughters aged 3 and 17months im quite new to this site so still working me way round... i had my interview monday and got barb test this friday, im feeling quietly confident that it will all go well got 71 on the online test,
i am however worrying about the fitness test im slowly getting there and can muster the sit ups and the run but completly suck at doing push ups... whats the minimum amount of fitness and agility for a woman to pass? cheers folks

[Nero]

What do you want to join?

Press ups are less for women so expect about 20-35ish, just keep doing them and rest and eat well and you will improve.

Nero

[Amphibian]

Sadly this is very much the case with bodyweight exercises, you have to do more in order to get better at them. Just make sure you warm up correctly, complete the exercises using good form and warmdown. This way you will avoid injury.
=)

[pagep2005uk]

cheers im looking to join royal logistic corps as a driver as i have a friend in there and thats what sounds best to me

[Nero]

http://www.hmforces.co.uk/content/Army_basic_training

This should help you. As you can see it's 21 press ups for you, should be easily enough so long as you continue to work toward it.

Not too sure how accurate that site is though.

[pagep2005uk]

cheers

[pagep2005uk]

just attempted my 1st go at 1.5mile run a complete an utter fail 1:too many cars and 2: any pointers on learning to breath proper was outta breath in less than 3mins and took 17.30 to complete

[Nero]

Go at night time and scrap the headphones if you wear them. As for breathing, just remain calm. For starters I'd recommend you went a lot slower, just do a light jog and see if you can complete the 1.5 with no resting, if you can then continue to do that for a couple days then go a bit faster next time.

[pagep2005uk]

thanks for advice will defo give that a go

[Nero]

No worries and good luck.

I only go at night because its more quiet around my village so less distractions, just make sure your route is well lighted/safe!

[pagep2005uk]

cheers ur advise is great help prob looked like a idiot but i just set my alarm 10mins ahead of time started and jogged on one spot in my room (prob not the same) think i got me breathing ok now as could still carry on after 10 mins

[Nero]

Just breathe normally, if you change your breathing habit it will take a while to adapt to! Just stay calm and breathe normally.

[pagep2005uk]

will sure try my hardest

[pagep2005uk]

medical form filled in from docs.... eye test done.... job offers received..... job picked well 3 been highlighted picked rlc driver as top choice has been all along.... what do i do now?????

[Nero]

medical form filled in from docs.... eye test done.... job offers received..... job picked well 3 been highlighted picked rlc driver as top choice has been all along.... what do i do now?????

You wait, and continue to train!