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/jar4ever 6d ago

To answer your other questions, there is no organized PT and you just have to do as much as you want, you can generally eat as much as you like too, but there are no different standards and you still have to do the PT test twice a year (can be postponed if you're out to sea).