In-depth how-to on the Air Force PT test | Elora Jean 

FYI, those “chances” you get after failing a PT test come with administrative consequences. Refer to AFI 36-2905. Just letting you all know before you get a false sense of reality. PT tests are serious, and failing multiple times can lead to involuntary administrative separation. Good luck to all of you joining!

Or do what I did. Get behind someone who's a little faster than yourself and try to keep up with them. Before you know it, you'll be done. About to pass out, but done.

Whoa whoa /waist measurement/? *my wide ass has left the chat*

Getting exhausted just *watching* her do those push-ups

I failed a pt test last year and came back with a 90.7 score. This year i was petrified of testing because i moved into a very hot location. Max sit ups, 45 pushups, 14:50run time later... 90.7 same score as the year before. Felt good to redeem myself 😊

I'm planning on joining after highschool and your videos are really helpful with what I should expect, thank you!

me: *thinking i could pass* also me: *eating food in bed whilst watching*

When I did pt tests, I found it helpful to break up the push-ups and sit-ups into increments of 15. I would figure out how many increments I would need to max, and then just kept track of how many times I counted to 15.

I dont know why but I love her voice, its like soothing and calming.

I want to join the Air Force but I still have a few years until I can. I was looking up these videos so I can start training for it. I basically want it to be as easy as it can be😂

I agree with some of the comments. In order to get a better run time is strength training girl. Work on the legs! Let the legs carry you so you don't get fatigued as fast. Upper body & lower body. At least 3 days a week who know you might end up liking it an ho more than 3 days. My run sucked so bad, an I deadicated my time to Strength training and a lot more improved than just my PT scores. So take it from a fellow airforce sister! It will help.

One of the 15 or 16 year olds in my group did 109 push ups.. Like, I was shook.

Nice work. I gotta redo this one. I’m heading to BMT at 39 years old!! Great vid

the thumbnail got me. “wow i suck” me too, bud.. me too.

Should include that if you fail one portion you fail the entire test

I'm 33 and joining his fall. Being from Texas I would reccomend everyone joining in the fall so your bmt will be in late fall/early winter. Trust me you dont want to run in the texas heat - former texas track star

I’m so happy I found your channel! I swore into the Air Force and wanted to do intelligence...a rare job opening opened up but my ship date is in 25 days. I’m of similar stature and physical fitness as you so this video really helps. Also, i was told I’d have to cut my hair before BMT but my hair is as long as yours 😅

Also how we practice our runs! Bc I fuckinh SUCK at running. Are sprint intervals . 45 second sprint 30 sec rest and so on. They’ll really help you. Bc running is a bitch, but that helped my run time and I didn’t even realize it until I was done

The AF PT test is generally not hard. It’s harder than the Army test but as far as difficulty it is very easy. I am 17 and a AFROTC scholarship recipient and I had to take this test twice. First time I failed because I was not prepared for the sit ups, but after literally 8 days of PT I was able to pass with a 98. Her advice is good. If you really want to excel you need to run 1.5 mi at least 3 times a week as if it’s the real test and really push yourself, the rest of the time you can walk or jog or bike. Do 20 push-ups and sit-ups when you wake up and before you go to sleep, and every other day or everyday if you want you can push to your max in a mock 1 minute test... also drink lots of water and Gatorade before testing it makes a difference. You can also put liniment on your chest and joints.

Tomorrow I go turn in all my paperwork and get my MEPS date, this helped immensely. Thank you ma'am!

Super humble and awesome person lol love your vids

She stayed at a consistent pace woth her run. Ive witnessed people go super fast the first 3 or 4 laps and then be mad slow for the last 2 and the time just racks up. She did well... im impressed! =)

Thank u soo much this put me at ease. I'm running 5 days a week and am pretty fit and can pass the test (probably not push ups yet) but I still need to drop 20lbs. My waist is super small I just have massive legs hahaha. I'm looking as going in as an officer and getting into the cyber security branch. Your videos put me at ease and make me believe I can do it! Thank you soo much!

THANK YOU!!!! for making a video about Air Force PT. This upload is sooooooooo helpful. I'm shipping out August 28th!! I'm so excited I cant wait!!! Also they have a free version of the Air Force PT app you mentioned. Works great.☺️ its called AF Fitness

looks like the same car passed by you three or four times. You have a stalker.....

I love this. I have been in medical hold for over a year. Just got approved. But won't sit for the board until 2019. And maybe ship 2020. But I loved the honesty and realness. It's a journey and keep pushing.

Then push ups finna have me ... 😂😂😂😂

This literally made me want to go train. I’m going to go train now. this will be workout #2 for today

Omg rn I’m in the delayed entry program, and I’ve been really really stressed. Your videos are great and are very in depth! Greatly appreciated girl :)

I can't wait to see a recruiter for about join/info's especially about the officer.

I leave in March and am stressing (not excessively because I get more excited about new adventures than stressed but still) and have been sitting here watching your videos like what to pack for BMT and what to expect as a female 🙌 can I just say 100% thank you for these

Your videos help A LOT considering I plan on going in to the Air Force, so thank you! 😊❤

Thank you so much for making this video!! Headed down to BMT in less than 2 months and your videos have been super helpful ❤️

Hey girl, just letting you know that I love your videos and they are actually extremely helpful in understanding what I’m getting into!

I wish someone made this for the navy! I know this is so helpful for future Air Force recruits.

You started doing those situps and it wasn't until the woman behind the camera talked I realized it wasn't in fast motion lmao

I’m 16 and I am seriously considering the Air Force but I still need a little encouragement and trying to figure out if it is worth it. But I just practiced the sit ups and push up part and maxed out with a lot of struggling.!!

You can run faster by how they do in track at the very end where they run with their hands behind you, it makes you run faster

I joined the Army after I graduated in 2016. I ended up having to be discharged cs I had a bad hip fracture. Thank you so much for your videos! I’m planning to join after I get my college degree and if I know the minimum to pass I know I can get 90’s on my pt test❤️ just gotta get comfortable with running again!

Most relatable push ups ever!!! Go girl, you make me feel better about my pt score :)

This was really helpful. Thanks for the scoring chart. I’ve been trying to prepare for BMT. This was really helpful.

Very well done, Elora. Things have changed greatly since my time in the AF (1977-89). You should be proud that you have helped many to understand the PT test as it existed 4 years ago. Tango-6 out.

Back in my day, after reporting to my permanent duty station, I had to cover a 1.5 mile distance in less than 18 minutes once a year. That was too easy. You could almost walk it and still pass. I set a personal goal of doing the 1.5 miles in less than 10 minutes. It took me several months of trying, but I was able to do it. I had to experiment with different strategies. Do I run fast at the beginning or save my energy for a sprint at the end. That was 40 years ago. I know my ticker would not be willing to do that today.

Your minimums kill me bc they’re so much less than mine as a 19 yr old in the navy 😭😭 and they minimums for the males too. lowkey kinda jealous.

Did AFROTC a couple years back. We did the PT test twice a semester if I recall correctly. I'd get around a 95 every time and I was pretty average physically. The hardest part is definitely the running. It took about 9 minutes to run the 1.5 mile. We had one guy in our wing who could run the 1.5 literally in 7 minutes. He was pretty much able to sprint the whole thing, I have no idea how he did that. The Air Force had it pretty easy at least compared the Marine guys, they have to run 3 miles. On top of that, they frequently did ruck marches around campus super early in the morning way before we even started our PT, and we did PT at 6:00am 3 times a week. I love the Air Force tho. Although I was impressed with how much rougher and tougher the Marine and Army cadets seemed I really didn't care. I was so proud to be an Airman. I only lasted one semester, I got dropped from the program because I have tattoos on my fingers and neck...😞

My ship date is Aug 28th and my sit ups and running 🏃🏾‍♀️ are still not good.....I run the mile in a half in 16:25. Sit-ups: 17 My push-ups are fine: 30.......but I HATE running......I’m trying to train myself to run 15 min straight without walking....it’s a struggle 😩. But thank you for this....I’m in a training flight right now for the AF Reserves. And we mock test at every drill. But next month is my last one before I ship, and to top it off....I’m overweight for my height. So my ship date could get pushed back. 🙁

Thank you so much for making this!! I just enlisted in the guard about a month ago and I’m in student flight right now. I had my first drill this month and I did sooooooo bad during the run😩😩.

What happens if you drop to the ground while doing pushups in BMT? Thank you for making this video ❤

I go to boot camp In 39 days and I am a weakling… I’m really trying hard to push myself tho! FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION

Running a 14:13 with max sit ups and average to good pushups is a good score!! Good for you :)

I’ve been waiting for a detailed video like this!! Thank you for doing this. So very helpful💞

Your run was perfect! And I love that you did this video. Thank you for all the information.

Thank you for this! I'm training for the Guard now and the running is difficult but I think I can do it! i can now run a half a mile!

If you wanna get good at running, do sprints. That's what I do to prepare for the PFT. (Marine Corps)

you're awesome. ♡ thank you so much for this! I'm enlisting into active air force from army reserves. It's helpful to see the differences! Much appreciated.

Hey, how do you improve on your 1.5 mile run? I find it ridiculous that airmen have to run 1.5 miles. Why not just a one mile run? For men, we have to run 1.5 mile in 14 minutes which is not do-able for me. I have been training myself for one month, and still get tired, very winded before I hot the one mile mark. After one mile, I get really really tired and panting and very dizzy. How did you improve on your situps? I hate situps. I always get muscle cramps, severe pain, after I do 30 situps. The minimum sit ups I have to do as a male in my age bracket is 42. I guess i will not be able to pass tfott. Shit. 😥😥😥😡😡😡

Thanks for making this video!! I'm looking into joining the Air Force soon and this was super helpful :)

Girl! I suck at pushups too!!! 😌

I was rooting for you on those pushups XD Thank you. So informative. :D

Thank you Elora this really helps me out a lot!!! You are strong

That’s why I’m starting now at 16 because I can do.. 0 push ups. My arms are sore from my last arm workout so that’s good. I jogged (and walked for breaks tbh) a mile and it was 17:00 minutes 😭😭 but I haven’t been in shape since I haven’t been taking my usual Aerial classes. Also I’m 174 pounds and 5’11 which might make it harder to run? Idk but I broke my foot back in October and I aint in shape. I got plenty of time tho. Ik I can do the sit ups. Got plenty of time to get stronger.

The situps impressed me, but you were right about your push ups. Great video. Great info. 😊

Thank you so much for linking the pt score chart! I'm in AFROTC and I've been having trouble finding it

LOL I don't miss this at all. Good to be out, but fun to watch the struggle. Back in 2003-05 we just sat on a bike, I started the machine, rode a certain amount, and then did push-ups and situps, it was easiest PT test ever lol.

I can pass everything except the mile rn, and my recruiter told me to also lose 30 lbs. Im 6'1 232. Im 31 now waited entirely too long for this committment, but now its here I full heartedly am ready to be an airman.

I'm in England. But training is nearly similar. So for Americans who want military career first thing to do GET FIT. Do 2mile run daily. Do 20 press ups daily do 20 to 50 situps. I was in TA for few weeks. Believe me get fit.

Yes of course. As your arms are costed on your chest/shoulder/clavicle are - *They Need to *stay that way *entire time; your elbows are on your body - they have to stay there / you cannot pull them up and away from your body.

Sucks that there's a max amount of points you can get in situps/pushups. Lol otherwise I'd just do crazy good on those and just skip my running =D

As soon as she got on the camera i smiled and idk why 😅

I love you and your videos! You’re very helpful. I’m in the process of leaving and you make me less anxious lol :-) you’re very beautiful and I love your makeup in all your videos! 💛

Good work, airman. Thanks for sharing this! Excellence in all we do.

Girl !! You’re amazing ! Thank you so much!

8:17 I believe if you do that and as long as you make sure you don't raise anything other than your back you should be fine. I used the upward dog to rest though.

Thank you for this video Elora! It is very helpful and thoughtful. We really appreciate you sharing, thank you again:)

Can you make a video on training for your PT test. Loved this video 💗!!!

I can’t do a single push-up 😑

Im in DEP. and i currently do crossfit which really helps. I do lack in a lot of fitness areas though! I want to be prepared 😢

I absolutely love watching your videos, they have helped me so much and given me more confidence in joining 💗 i’ll be going to BMT in August for the AF and I was wondering what is the time you typically get done for the day while in basic?

Love love love loveeeeee Elora ❤️ Ship out date is Dec 10th Thank you !

Thank you so much after school I plan on joining and I’m trying to get in shape and study 24/7 so thanks

My brothers taking his final BMT PT test this week he’s one of the top runners right now

I’m planning on joining the Air Force after highschool but for the PT test I’d like to test myself on standards of men because tbh I think women should do the same as men I guess. I hope no one judges me on that.I freakin suck at pushups though, I rlly need to practice.

For a really long time I’ve been thinking about joining the Air Force, like since 8th grade, and I did a semester of JROTC in my freshman year of high school but decided to quit it and said to myself I would never join, but my feelings have changed a lot since then after seeing first hand what it does to someone (my boyfriend is in the marines, his brother, and best friend friend from childhood) and seeing a lot of the positive changes. But there’s some negatives I’ve seen as well like being away from the family and dealing with the intense dress codes how to eat, talk, etc. it’s all been really on my mind and I’ve been seriously considering joining, but I’m definitely for sure on the fence about it! I suffer from pretty bad migraines that I get twice a year, which isn’t too bad since my episode history was a lot more frequent in the past, but I believe I’m growing out of it. I only get them when I’m under severe stress which is what is really making me reconsider those feelings of joining. I guess I’m making this comment to see if any of you guys think? I don’t want to lie about the migraines at meps and then go into boot camp and get a bad migraine (every migraine I’ve ever gotten makes me go blind in my left eye) that causes me to throw up and pass out (I’ve passed out from the pain before also) not sure what to do or think :) any thoughts would be appreciated

Thanks for doing this video, it helps a lot.

Wow this was really informative thank you!

In highschool we ran the mile every week and I was always at 12 Mins 😭😭

Hi..I just ran into your channel while searching for something else and I gotta say that I am learning a lot..Thanks for the heads up🙂🙂

*SO HELPFUL thank you!! but, I'm confused.....push ups NEED to go beneath 90 degrees or do they hate when you do that??*

Thank you for doing this! I’m super nervous and my test is Thursday.

i did 33 push ups and 50 sit ups and i haven't exorcised much in the last 10 years. 12 more pushups and a jog pace of 7.6mph and im good for liberator. with moderate training i could probably pass thunderbolt. i got a guy recommending i join and im seeing how I'd stack up. i'm considering it but having to drop my life for 4-8 years sounds crazy.

So the arm stance for push-ups are wide push-ups and not close to your body push ups ?

Thanks for the info and for the demonstration!!!

Wow, I have a lot of work to do. Thank you for doing the video!!

Thank you so much I love your channel!! 😍

You're slacking off, and not running as often as you need to. If you run 2 miles a day, three days per week, you will do much better during the PT test. You need to do push ups more often, during the week, so that you can perform better during PT test. The base gym has plenty of Weight Machines that you can use, to become stronger at push ups. Push yourself.

Your videos are so helpful.. thank you!!

Perfect video! The most helpful out there, truly remarkable! Thank you for taking your time to make this, you're awesome! Thanks for the tips on the situps, I was doing mine where I lost energy faster and now I know why lol

I was still in Basic when Lackland had their annual "5K Fun Run" in '99. We got voluntold to participate, but that was about that time when the old morning soreness was the worst 'cause we were still building our stamina. The upside was we didn't have to run around in the dark on the same track/pad, meaning you could see a bunch of places on base you wouldn't normally see. The downside was, well, we had a bunch of real runners and they set the pace. After hitting my third kilometer in a faster-than-normal pace I began to think, "What have I gotten myself into? If I start speed walking at the 4 km mark, will I get recycled? Does a Fun Run count towards my PT evals?"

Do you receive more points for categories that you max out before the time? For example: if I got my mile run down to 8 mins…would I get extra points?

Thanks for this, Elora ! 🥰