Navy Physical Readiness Test

Wednesday

Things that make you say "WTF"?

“Trainers in my gym who look like they haven’t touched a weight set in their lives.”

– Bostjan Bavcon

5pm Class is at the Wallingford Park

Recipe of the Day

Paleo Hummus

(USS Carl Vinson CVN-70)

"Unites States Navy PRT"

2 minutes of:

Max Push-ups

2 minutes of:

Max Sit-ups

1.5 Mile Run

Male Standards

Female Standards

Rules and Regulations:

PUSH-UPS

1) When performing Push-ups, knees can not touch the ground unless assisted push-ups are being performed and coach is notified

2) The only rest position while conducting the push-ups test is in the "upright" position

3) Once knees touch the ground or chest is layed on the ground longer than 1 second, the test is complete

SIT-UPS

1) When performing sit-ups, arm must be crossed over shoulders, feet anchored, and back should touch the ground in the down position with elbows touching the knees in the upright position

2) Once back is layed on the ground longer than 1 second, the test is complete

1.5 MILE RUN

1) When performing the 1.5 mile run, you may walk or run as long as this event is completed

The History of the US Navy Physical Readiness Program

This report reviews the development, evolution, and implementation of the Navy’s Physical Readiness Program (PRP) through the series of Instructions, numbered 6110.1, on the subject issued by the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. The first of these Instructions, OPNAVINST 6110.1 (1976) emphasized a program of cardiovascular-respiratory fitness development based on the popular aerobics program of Dr. Ken Cooper.