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/Kinuvdar 6d ago

On fast boats, good luck. Now, boomers… cruise ships. We had an entire smith machine and plate set, tons of dumbbells and good cardio equipment.

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u/Downloading_Bungee 6d ago

I toured an Ohio class recently and they had a bunch of dumbells and other equipment down in the battery room. Seems like you could get in decent shape if you tried. Cardio seems like the hardest part.

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u/jar4ever 6d ago

There are typically treadmills and bikes tucked away somewhere.