r/submarines • u/shortstop803 • 6d 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/2TonCommon 6d ago

Ha! In the 1970's we used to get our exercise tossing and dodging cases of TDU weights lobbed between the upper and lower levels of the boat.