How can I improve my ASVAB and PT scores?

Cadet LtCol Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:31:53 -0400

Back Story:
2 1/2 years ago, were days of happiness. I was Squadron CMD and Raider CMD for my JROTC unit. I never had so much love for something other than myself. With so much going for me I didn't want to lose. I started hurting myself from constant hard work and mental fatigue that I started creating lies to cover up my down-hill slope to rock bottom. I was 175 LBS with 6:12 Mile time, ~90 pushups in 2 mins, ~100 situps in 2mins. I was killing it. Now I'm 217 LBS with a 12:35 Mile time ~30 Pushups/Situps in 2mins. All because I created lies just because I felt that my happiness was slipping away.

I wanna get better, I wanna enlist in the USAF or USN and fight for the country and the people that are suffering in the world. I don't know where to start I'm 19 years old with no money just a soul that strives for more. I keep trying to for the ASVAB I just have the attention span of a rock.

If anyone could give me tips to better my reality and help me with my ASVAB and PT, I'll take any. I just need something and someone to give me a kick in the a**. Please?

Response by TSgt David Holman made Mar 9 at 2020 9:31 PM

TSgt David Holman — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:31:42 -0400

Keep in mind that you clearly have the ability, you said so yourself. The first thing you have to do is set a goal, and then work on a plan to get to that goal. If you want to get better at the run, you have to run. If you want to get better at the strength measurements, you have to do strength training. The good news is you are young enough that you shouldn't have a problem with it. The biggest thing you have to do is be honest with yourself.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2020 9:42 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:42:23 -0400

The best advice is simply to work hard.
You already know what needs to be done, so stop making excuses and get after it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2020 9:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:52:19 -0400

Everyone will tell you what you already know. Go out there and run, do some push ups. Do exactly what you did back then. Exercise is the only way to pass the pt test. You wanna run better then go run! It’s that simple. It takes drive and some heart to accomplish goals like that. If you want a better asvab score then pick up a book to help prepare for the exam. Look up why the asvab consists of and study that. You know exactly what you need to do in order to succeed. You can clearly do it. You have done it before.

Good luck in your journey!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2020 10:07 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:07:26 -0400

Cadet LtCol Private RallyPoint Member If you need counseling, get it. If you need money, get a job. Step back and look at what your goals are to see if you still want them or want new goals. Plan, set goals, and then execute. Do it now.

Response by GySgt Gary Cordeiro made Mar 10 at 2020 1:50 AM

GySgt Gary Cordeiro — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 01:50:03 -0400

First of all look at genetics, the weight gain is borderline excessive. Secondly, look at your dietary supplements. Critically analyze both. Thirdly, look at your motivation. Your goal is set. Considering the fore mentioned aspects, is it still doable. If it is, then quit whining and do it. The conditioning that you put put in your body right now, can be achieved later in life . I am still 165, boot camp weight and going to be 69 on the 12th of this month. Reevaluate if needed. Then kick ass, got your 6.