Navy Fitness
Navy PRT Explained: Events, How Scoring Works and How to Prepare
What the Physical Readiness Test involves, how it fits into the fitness assessment, what changed for 2026, and how to train for each event.
PRT preparation & training plans
Navy Fitness
Training plans and technique guides for the Navy fitness assessment: the 1.5-mile run, push-ups, the forearm plank and swimming.
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An 8-Week Training Plan for the Navy 1.5-Mile Run
Three runs a week, built around easy mileage, intervals and a weekly time trial — with a pace calculator to…
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How to Improve Your Push-Ups and Forearm Plank for the Navy PRT
Technique that counts, the mistakes that cost repetitions, and a simple six-week progression for both events.
Buying Guides
Best Running Shoes for Navy PRT Training
How to choose a running shoe for 1.5-mile training, and five long-running shoe lines worth trying on.
Navy Fitness: common questions
What events are in the Navy Physical Readiness Test?
Push-ups, a forearm plank and a cardio event — normally the 1.5-mile run, with approved alternatives where a command allows them. Scoring depends on age and sex; always check the current Physical Readiness Program guide.
How often do sailors take the fitness assessment?
From 2026 the Navy moved to two Physical Fitness Assessment cycles per calendar year, one in each half of the year.
Is this medical advice?
No. These are general training guides. Talk to a medical professional before starting a new program, especially if you have an injury or health condition.