Joining the military in my late 20s

beehilliard09

I am 28, 5’8 and 195lbs. I have a goal/ dream to join either the Army or Air Force but am having a hard time getting back into shape. I know that the PT test consists of sit-ups, pushups and a run and right now I am having the hardest time doing any of those things but I won’t let that discourage me.

Any advice?

Thanks

airforceman1978

Will I whent into the airforce at 20 as a smoker and out of shape I barely made weight. It good your trying but trust me getting up before dawn to go run and do setups pushups and so many others will get you in shape and the mess hall was not bad food

Pickle107

Go to your local recruiters. I believe that some of them will work with interested people, running morning fitness sessions. At the very least, they might be able to help you figure out a basic fitness plan. For the run, try the couch to 5k plan, available everywhere on the web!

ecjim

I was in the Army many years ago. at 5'8 195lbs you need to drop weight.
To get in shape, work on walking, running, hiking with a ruck with some weight, you could use a weight vest. Body weight calisthenics are good, push ups, burpees etc, playing a sport, weight lifting, but don't worry about absolute strength as in power lifting. If you haven't lifted before Starting Strength is a good place to start. You have the PT test reguirements, don't shoot for the minimum, basic will be easier if you exceed that.
Start with what you can do now , then work to improve

tcunbeliever

There's a free 45 day food and exercise plan just for those in your position:

military.com/sites/default/files/media/military-fitness/2014/11/stew-smith-45-day-beginner-program.pdf