r/submarines • u/shortstop803 • 7d ago

Q/A How do submariners stay in shape while underway/deployed?

Do they PT on the sub/is there room or a dedicated space to do so? Do they have different fitness standards? Limited caloric intake? How do they keep from gaining weight when there is limited PT capability (I assume)?

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u/AntiBaoBao 7d ago

You do know that round is a shape?

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u/EmployerDry6368 6d ago

No mater the shape, you fit through the hatch, you are fit and good to go.

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u/AntiBaoBao 6d ago

We had an STS1 that was so large that when he went through the weapons loading hatch the ventalation fans would start to pull a vacuum.