Getting Into Shape: Basic Training Q&A
PVT Anthony Avalos says every recruit does push-ups, sit-ups and running during Basic Combat Training.
Hi, I'm Private Anthony Avalos from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and I'm about to graduate from Basic training here at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Ross from Bethel, Ohio, asks: "If you're a little overweight, will you get into shape during basic training?"
Well Ross yes, you will get into shape. You will do plenty of PT here; I guarantee it. You will do a lot of running, a lot of push-ups, and a lot of sit-ups. But a lot of that's going to rest on you too, to get yourself into shape. Do a lot of running before you get here to basic training, do a lot of push-up and sit-ups to make sure that you can pass the standards here, and you should have no problem getting into shape here at basic. I hope that answers your question Ross.
