The Navy's physical fitness routine in boot camp trains aspiring sailors in basic fitness, and helps them to succeed on the Navy Physical Readiness Test. This test assures that all Navy personnel are held to the same standards of physical fitness needed to adequately perform their jobs in the Navy.
Curlups
The Navy uses curlups as the standard exercise to strengthen and measure the core muscles of its sailors. The curlup consists of getting down with your back and feet on the floor, the knees bent at a 90 degree angle, and the arms crossed across the chest, palms flat against the upper chest. The torso is then raised until the elbows touch the thighs. Then, the torso is lowered until the shoulder blades touch the floor. This is one curl-up rep.
Pushups
Pushups measure the standard of a sailor's upper body strength, including the arms, shoulders, chest, and back. The exercise consists of lying prone on the floor, with the arms shoulder-width apart. The sailor then pushes the body up, away from the floor until the arms are straightened, and then the body is lowered toward the floor until the arms are bent at a 90 degree angle. This is one pushup.
The Run
The Navy requires its sailors to be able to run 1.5 miles. This test measures the body's cardiovascular endurance and overall conditioning. Sailors are expected to run 1.5 miles in at least 13:15, with the maximum scoring time at 8:30. Sailors will run distances greater or even shorter than this in boot camp, but the 1.5 mile run is the event that is tested and it affects sailors' careers the most.
Swim Test
Sailors trying out for water-borne positions such as Navy Divers or SEAL operators will do swim training and testing. These sailors are held to two physical standards in the swimming category, with a 450 meter swim and a 500 yard swim. The minimum times for these swims are 12:05 and 12:15 respectively, and the times for maximum points are 6:20 and 6:30.
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