Do you take the acft fasted?

SPC Josh Tharp — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:43:37 -0500

for those that do pt in a faster state, do you also take the test fasted?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2020 9:00 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:00:25 -0500

I took it hung over, does that count?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2020 9:42 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:42:41 -0500

I don't know why you would. There are plenty of times during the test where one would benefit from having quick access to energy sources. In my opinion, eat something that is easy to metabolize before the test

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2020 9:43 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:43:08 -0500

The regulation doesn't require it does it? I presume all those that "fast" are trying to beat tape/weight.

Not a nutrition or fitness expert, but I prefer to eat a little something to keep energy levels up. I do my best when not overly hungry but certainly not stuffed with bacon and eggs.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2020 11:30 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:30:11 -0500

I’m retired now but if I was still in I’d continue my fitness test tradition of getting up early and downing a 12-egg omelette, 4 pieces of buttered toast, a pound of bacon, and a jug of orange juice. 60% of the time, it worked every time.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2020 12:08 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:08:58 -0500

I would never do that. There's too much that requires good stores of readily available energy. You would end up under performing on the Deadlift and sprint drag carry for sure. There's no external load on the APFT so it's not really comparable in energy expense

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2020 6:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 18:11:02 -0500

The ABCP reg states that height weight can be conducted within 7 days of the APFT (now ACFT) and specifically says to avoid Soldiers going to extremes to lose weight and it hindering their performance. So it can be done 7 days prior or 7 days after.