Post: #1

Is the test outdated or are there just more military fattys?

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/4397...S-military

Post: #2

There are things that no amount of military spending can buy

Post: #3

It's probably the gays in the military. Lipo is cosmetic anyway.
How much weight can you lose?

Post: #4

Noway you mean Americans are looking for the quick fix and instant gratification for something. Rather then put in the time and work it takes to achieve their goals the right way?? I don't buy that for a second! (I typed that in my most sarcastic voice)

When I was in the Military they handed out some kind of waivers to the fatties who failed their fitness test. An told them to try and be in better shape next year when they had their test. It was a bunch of bull shit, I was staying in shape and working out to do good on my fitness test and other people (mostly the older people) were eating donuts and cheetos on the couch all day, with no repercussions.

Post: #5

The Fitness test is kinda fucked up, at least in my experience. I would either max the test or come close to maxing it every time, but because I weighed over the set limit I would have to go get "taped" which is when they measure your bodyfat. I was under 15% the entire time, and I was consistently gettin over 290 but I still had to get taped.

Post: #6

It depends what you're doing in the military. Big portion of pogues are fatties and few grunts are (infantry units tend to achieve what basic training doesn't in terms of aesthetics)

Post: #7

When I was in the Army towards the end of my second enlistment I was considered over weight, but not "over fat". I was 6ft and I weighed 220 lbs. My body fat percentage was between 8- 10%. The only problem that I saw was I couldn't do my 2 mile run at the speeds that I was used to before I started lifting weights. When I was was I85- 195 lbs from rucking, and calisthenics I could do the 2 mile run in 12 minutes or below. But with the extra muscle sub 13:30 was the best that I could do. I was a grunt so it was a point of pride to be "fit to fight" and look good doing it.
http://www.military.com/military-fitness...t-to-fight

Post: #8

Jesus, how pathetic is this....can't believe it. But almost nothing surprises me about America any more. We're so done. Done.

Post: #9

(10-29-2013 09:56 AM)MHaes Wrote:  The Fitness test is kinda fucked up, at least in my experience. I would either max the test or come close to maxing it every time, but because I weighed over the set limit I would have to go get "taped" which is when they measure your bodyfat. I was under 15% the entire time, and I was consistently gettin over 290 but I still had to get taped.

What was the problem?

I had to get taped, too. The medics would just laugh and do the tape.

It wasn't a ding to get taped. It was just a running joke in the unit when you'd look around a see a bunch of fat guys and then a couple of guys with big arms all standing around to get taped.

Post: #10

(10-29-2013 07:31 PM)MikeCF Wrote:  

(10-29-2013 09:56 AM)MHaes Wrote:  The Fitness test is kinda fucked up, at least in my experience. I would either max the test or come close to maxing it every time, but because I weighed over the set limit I would have to go get "taped" which is when they measure your bodyfat. I was under 15% the entire time, and I was consistently gettin over 290 but I still had to get taped.

What was the problem?

I had to get taped, too. The medics would just laugh and do the tape.

It wasn't a ding to get taped. It was just a running joke in the unit when you'd look around a see a bunch of fat guys and then a couple of guys with big arms all standing around to get taped.

We had the weirdest MSG (who always made really awkward gay jokes) call us into his office alone to be taped. Wasn't comfortable, especially since he gave off a gay vibe. Then you would always end up being late for morning formation, and your company XO would yell at you. Waste of time for the majority of guys.

Post: #11

I'm cool with this. Activity levels don't always have a huge impact on body fat, and my guess is that the military feeds their guys some shitty food. A guy can be pretty lean and do jack shit for exercise if his nutrition is tight.

Post: #12

They kick people out the MArine corp...ihav e a few friends who got the boot for weight/bodyfat %