Sunday, doomsday, test day whether we can be Norwegian officers or not! (Video included)

So, today we did the tests to check if we are in a good enough shape allowing us to be officers in the Norwegian army!

We did the tests spontaneously without any special training for this, just to see how our condition was!

And it went surprisingly well ;)

You can find the criteria for how to perform and score the tests here:

Performance criteria and scores

Video from the testing:

Our results today:

Emil
Type of test	Repetitions/time	Score
Hang ups	6	3
Push ups	21	2.5
Sit ups	27	2.5
3000m run	13.24 min	2.5
200m swim	Check!
Average strength tests		2.666 ≈ 2.67
Average total		2.63

For me (Emil) the test that worried me the worst was the 3000m run. I used to run a lot when I was younger, but then I was 30 kg lighter! During the first 1500m I thought of what kind of fun quote I could write here on the blogg, like: "I have been weighed and measured, and found unfit to serve in the army" or something like that. But when I heard my time spent half way, I figured I really had a chance to finish within the time limit and powered through. 

All in all the testing day was quite fun, and Im eager to improve next time.

Tonje
Type of test	Repetitions/time	Score
Horizontal reverse rows	11 reps	3.5
Push ups	28 reps	6
Sit ups	27 reps	2.5
3000m run	13.37min	3
200m swim	Check!
Average strength tests		4
Average total		3.75

For me (Tonje) my biggest fear was the 3000m run! I must admit that cardio and definitely running does not belong to the deepest parts of my heart! But today I surprised by myself! I gasped for air like a walrus from my first step, but stubborn as I am I made to force myself having almost the same speed through the course!

I’m proud! :D and it also gave me motivation to do some more cardio! Of course I need to have a better score next time we will do the tests again! :))

Everybody can use this as a tool!!

These physical tests give you a good overview of you physical condition, and if you want to measure improvements in your training – this can definitely be a tool to use!

Try it!

Find someone who wants to join you, to control your performance and encourage you during the tests!

But also remember; The first time you use this, the score actually doesn’t have that much to say – but next time you perform it, aim for improvement! Fight yourself and nobody else :)

We will implement this testing every month from now on! And see where it ends ;) Maybe we have to aim for a higher range in the army by some months!? Well, I hope so ;)

Hope you had a nice weekend :D ENJOY the rest of your Sunday!

Peace out!