Running and Sit Ups

ashleexmarie
ashleexmarie Posts: 43
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everybody I am looking for some help with running. When I run, I can run four or six miles at a time and not be winded. However, I run them at a slower pace. The other day when I was at the gym I timed how fast a run a mile and it was nine minutes. I am trying to train for a fitness test and have to have a fast time. Any suggestions on how to get that mile down to seven minutes.

Also, for the fitness test I have to do sit ups. I am awful at sit ups and use my arms to propel me forward. Any suggestions on how to fix that?


Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

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  • jimmie65
    jimmie65 Posts: 655 Member
    For the running, try doing some interval training.
    For sit-ups, try other core exercises like planks to strengthen your abs.
  • SJ46
    SJ46 Posts: 407 Member
    Are you joining the military?
  • ashleexmarie
    ashleexmarie Posts: 43
    Are you joining the military?

    No, but I am going to be applying for a special agent job in the near future and they have to pass a fitness test

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