PT Hell
Oct 13, 2022
P.T.: Physical Training. Exercise. Lots and lots of exercise. Push-ups, sit-ups, flutter kicks, runs, mountain climbers, you name it. You ever meet one of those people who just loves, loves, LOVES physical exercise? One of those people who think that physical exercise is the best thing for you at any time?
Imagine being placed under the command of one of those people. There’s always at least one Sergeant in the unit that lives for that stuff. And then, there’s that sinking feeling you get when you realize you have come under the direct attention of that Sergeant.
As a kid I was never very physical. I wasn't completely passive; I loved hiking, bicycling, and walking. So I wasn't totally out of shape but I wasn't exactly a weight-lifting or push-up performing monster, not by a long shot. My cardio was good but otherwise I was pretty soft. I learned to appreciate good exercise in the Army and practice it fairly regularly now... at least enough to maintain overall good health. I will never be an exercise "over-achiever".
But man, oh man, when you get someone in your chain of command who is...
KelpGull
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VERY TRUE hahaha. Once had a 1sg who liked to make us run up and down a flight of stairs for the full hour, I don't think my legs ever fully recovered.
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