Fitness good enough for AFC para ??

[TallBlackDude]

Hi everyone, Im 15 years old and i hope to go to the army foundation college in september 09 and then go into 2 para straight from college, i am just wondering, is my fitness good enough ?? :

1.5 run time : 7min45secs

Press ups in one minute: 26

Sit ups in one minute: 40

Pull ups : 7

Oh and does anyone know how to avoid a heart murmur, as i have ADSC soon, any ADSC advice would be really appreciated ??

[Seraph]

7.45min, but only 26 pressups!? :

[TallBlackDude]

I used to run for my county a while ago, how many press ups should i aim for because at 26 reps im at the point where im shaking.

[mutter1]

I used to run for my county a while ago, how many press ups should i aim for because at 26 reps im at the point where im shaking.

You should push on to failure, you aim for a number and they make you do more, your f@#k...just one of those things youpuch past the basics

[Seraph]

7.45 is bit of a stomper really, while 26 pressups isn't really!

Definitely a course of upper body work recommended imo!

[Scouse_liam]

About 12 months ago mate i couldnt do 10 press ups, but now i can bang 70 out in one go!!! If you keep at it, it will come. Your run time is very good, but try gettin that time after goin on the piss all the time with the lads haha.. Good luck though kidney

[Richard]

Yea very impresive time on your 1.5 mile run. I struggle to get the requirements, 9.16 i know.. i need some improvements.
Keep it up anyway mate!

[Daggers]

Hiya new to site, im am 15 too at present been to one meeting and i got my medical in march...hopefully going to afc in sep 09 so i might see you not very good on fitness anyone know what you need to get in the selection for afc??

1.5m (running machine) 7mins 20seconds

1.5m Best Effort...Find out tomorrow

20 pull ups

50 situps

20 press ups

Any help on what i should be doing for my selection would be appreciated too.

[gunner75]

to the original poster. your run time is spot on however your upper body needs work. that said your 15 so the results your getting doesnt suprise me. your natural fitness is making its mark hence the very fast run time. but at that age its not very likely you will have adult strength/stamina to lift or carry items over x distance (not that thats a worry in any shape or form at 15). just keep up with the all round training and im sure by the time your old enough to join you will be more than well prepared to cope with all that is chucked your way. good luck
ps and what exactly do you mean by avoid a heart murmur?? my advise would be to cut down on internet porn and wear boxing gloves when you go to bed at night.....

[Richard]

your run times are making me depressed.. any tips you can give me to get a better time?

If you want good upper body strengh i.e pressups i have a usefull link what will help ALOT!
Its a 6 week course and at the end of it you will feel alot stronger..
http://hundredpushups.com/
hope it helps.

Rick.

[maunder123]

haha, that one hundred press ups.

My teacher attempted that course but on week 5 his shoulder popped out of its socket -.-


Im going to do this course, looks good!

[Daggers]

nice mate keep it up !

[maunder123]

hmmm daggers your sig is too long :\

[gunner75]

what about the :
'Oh and does anyone know how to avoid a heart murmur, as i have ADSC soon, any ADSC advice would be really appreciated ??'

or am i starting to care??? .... ;o)

Id say STOP fretting, get your arse down there ,get stuck in and accomplish!! YOU know the score m8 . BE PROUD give it your 110 and you will be A OK!

[Doc]

Cant avoid a heart murmur it will be investigated so expect a delay, although it doesnt mean a bar to entry, depends on the type of murmur.


Daggers your sig is way too long and includes text speak, against forum standards, please shorten it.



Doc