I would like to join the Army Reserve when I get my RN license. I will be approx 45 years old. I understand you don't have to go to basic training but must be able to past a basic physical exam.
Does anyone know what they are looking for:
Height/weight
How many situps/pullups
Running
Health issues.
I am in general in good health but I have a couple of years before I graduate and want to try and build myself up to be prepared. Any advice or suggestions would be great!
Thank you for the tips. I have started a walk to run program. I have always loved yoga so the plank position is good along with the stretching. Still having trouble with upper arm strength with the push ups. I'm not ready to give up yet. Just hope my tennis elbow doesn't get in the way. I will never give up tennis!!!! So I am trying free weights for upper body strength. Just wish I had a workout partner for motivation. I'll keep trying. Hope to be ready in a few months. Thanks again and thanks for your service.
:yeah::yeah: Good luck to you and keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!! It will all pay off...:redbeathe:nurse:
I'm in the boat as you, I'm doing my best to try and get in the right shape before OBLC. But I have no upper body strength to do push-ups. A friend of mine who is in the navy suggested that I start out by doing the push-ups on my knees then gradually build my way up. I do about 20-40 a day that way. Maybe that will help you too!!!
Hi,
I am an "older commission" and I can definitely commiserate, on the lack of upper body strength!! But, The requirements for push-up/sit-ups is not too bad for us older folks.
JC is so right about "stress fractures". I might add---Don't run everyday......That is a huge error some people make. Older bodies need more time to recover from minor tears and injuries to muscle tissue.
The "pocket training guide--army" is great for keeping you on a 12 week schedule..... progressing you along without promoting injury. I keep a log, so I know how my "times" & numbers look.
I also agree that doing "abdominal crunches" is better than full sit ups (save your back).
If you give yourself 6 months to get ready.....you should be able to rock that APFT!!!!
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