Ten men of F3 NOLA showed up at Popeyes for the inaugural Army Physical Fitness Test, which will be administered during the first month of each quarter at Popeyes. Three additional PAX (Hobbs, Mambi, and Pai Gow) completed the test on 10/10/19, at the inaugural Pontiff Run-Focused AO.
WARM-UP
After the traditional disclaimer, quick warm-up of Arm Circles, Grass Grabbers, and Imperial Walkers (all x10) was completed.
DA THANG
PAX paired-off to count for each other and ensure proper form. The results are scored on an age-based standard set by the U.S. Army. The only modification to the test was the requisite ten-minute rest time between events because the men of F3 NOLA are better than that, so we rested for the two minutes between events (while counting for our brothers). The test is completed in the order of push-ups, sit-ups, and 2-mile run.
Push-ups: Complete as many as possible in two minutes. A push-up is not complete unless the arms are at 90 degree angles or less, legs no more than shoulder width apart, and the participant returns to the high plank position. Rest can be taken in the high plank position (with or without an upward or downward arch at the waist). If any part of the legs or torso touch the ground the exercise is over.
Sit-ups: Complete as many as possible in two minutes. A sit-up is not complete unless fingers remain interlocked behind the head, legs at 90 degree angles, shoulders come off the ground, elbows extend past the knees, and shoulders return to the ground. Rest can be taken only in the upright position.
2-mile Run: If you need explanation then you failed!
Attached are the results. Green= good Pink= below standard. A score is assess to the each entry and totaled for a final score.
Thank you for the opportunity to lead and try something new. It’s always an honor.
