Training for military | How fit must you be to serve the armed forces?

For anyone curious about training for the military must know a few things up front - it's not going to be easy and you'd best be prepared for anything.

Get ready for a whole lotta this.

With that said, fitness is paramount to serving your country and serving it well. To give you an idea, one Navy SEAL recommends the following:

"The bottom line is you cannot make a bad decision to serve your country -- just show up with an above average fitness level. Be able to run 6:00-7:00 miles for several miles, be able to do 100 push-ups and sit-ups with ease, and do15-20 pull-ups."

Learn more about his suggestions for military fitness by reading this article. It's a good overview of what to expect from enlisting. Make sure your training gear surpasses expectations by checking out XT46.