Athletics
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Why do PT?
There are a number of reasons why we do Physical Training as midshipmen. Here are some of them:
- Set the example - When in the Fleet, we will have to set the example for our sailors and marines; one such example is our physical fitness.
- Physicality of the military - While Marines obviously have physically demanding jobs, even relatively "sendentary" jobs in the Navy still require a basic level of physical fitness to deal with the stresses of combat, damage control, and the like.
- Look good, feel good - Being physically fit benefits one's mental acuity and self-image.
- Heathly lifestyle - In the long run, being physically fit will let us live longer and better.
Improving on the PRT
See the Adobe Acrobat version of "Tips for Success on the PRT."
Useful Resources
- MIDN Bailey's excellent PRT Prep workouts in Adobe Acrobat format
- See the cadences page for a way to make running in a group more interesting.