When I was in the Army we worked out every morning as a group. Do any Coast Guard units do this or is everyone responsible for staying in shape on their own?

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"They also serve who only stand and wait" -John Milton

Once in a while at a MSST team, you will do organized PT, but it's not the same. We might play basketball or volleyball for that. Most of the time, physical fitness is a personal responsibility.

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I was wondering about this because I had read some posts by people that said they had a problem gaining weight while out to sea and I was wondering, how is everybody staying in shape.

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"They also serve who only stand and wait" -John Milton

Out at sea is a whole different animal. Working out while the ship is pitching and rolling is extremely difficult. Eating right while underway is essential if you are close to your weight limit.

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thats unfortunately the problem though. i eat absolutely healthy and wonderful in port, and work out like a maniac. when we get underway, the downtime sets in, and we end up snacking and snacking and snacking and watching movies and being lazy sailors when our workday is over..............
its a vicious cycle

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You're not alone! lol

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Our unit works out Tues, Thurs, and Friday is a sports day while we aren't underway.

I had to lay off the nerd ropes, brownies, cake, and soda this patrol. I've actually been doing very well and getting some working out in since its only 2 footers out, with ...oh wait a 2 pound wait gain lol.

We are headed to drydock, all the guys are saying how they gained 20 pounds from it so we'll see.

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"If, in order to be popular I have to do what other people want me to do, regardless of my own convictions, then I have no desire to be popular, and I am quite sure I will never be." Commodore Ellsworth Bertholf, First Coast Guard Commandant

"Running like a wild man or woman through the woods nurtures the soul."

Gio, finally someone that understands me. I wish you the best.