GET YOURSELF READY
PHYSICAL FITNESS
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ?
For a no obligation chat , please speak to one of the recruiters at our Reserves squadrons . We routinely hold information events throughout the year , please get in touch and come along to find out more .
FIT TO SERVE ?
Fitness in the RAF Reserves is important . The RAF Reserves are always on the move and , whether operating in combat zones or on peaceful missions , we have to be ready for anything . So , if you want to wear the RAF uniform , you ’ ll need to be physically fit . To assess this we use the Multi-Stage Fitness Test coupled with the ability to achieve a set number of press-ups and sit-ups . The standard is determined by age and gender . Please see the charts below to see which apply to you :
GET YOURSELF READY
You don ’ t need expensive equipment or gym membership to get fit – just a pair of well-fitting exercise trainers and the right attitude . If you need some pointers , look no further than our guide ‘ Fit for Action ’, which can be found on our recruiting website . Search RAF Recruitment .
AEROBIC FITNESS TEST
MINIMUM VO2 ‘ BLEEP TEST ’ SCORE
AGE MALE FEMALE
17-29 |
9.10 |
7.02 |
30-34 |
9.04 |
6.08 |
35-39 |
8.09 |
6.04 |
40-44 |
8.03 |
5.08 |
45-49 |
7.07 |
5.04 |
50-54 |
7.01 |
4.09 |
MUSCULAR FITNESS TEST MINIMUM PRESS-UPS IN A MINUTE MINIMUM SIT-UPS IN A MINUTE
AGE MALE FEMALE
17-29 |
20 |
10 |
30-34 |
19 |
9 |
35-39 |
18 |
8 |
40-44 |
17 |
7 |
45-49 |
16 |
6 |
50-54 |
15 |
5 |
AGE MALE FEMALE
17-29 |
35 |
32 |
30-34 |
32 |
29 |
35-39 |
29 |
26 |
40-44 |
26 |
23 |
45-49 |
23 |
20 |
50-54 |
20 |
17 |
In certain cases you may be able to take the fitness test at a Nuffield Health Gym . To find out more search : RAF Recruitment
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