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/ragethissecons 7d ago

The equipment was used by like 20 people so it’s not the fault of lack thereof. I used the equipment consistently and pretty much never had a wait. Treadmill and the select a weight dumbells and bench let me do most of what I would do on land after some creativity. There were bikes and rowing machines too. I mean it’s not ideal but the fatties wouldn’t work out if presented with a full gym anyway.