By bron92 - 21/03/2009 04:07 - United States

Today, I started Lifeguard Training and we had the fitness test you had to pass to continue. I work out everyday and I start on our football team. It's spring break and i've worked everyday (construction). I'm fit. Time comes to take the test, I finished last, beat by a 44 year old woman. FML
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Thanks everyone, haters and all. Let me clear some things up for yall. 1) i did pass, but when i was out of the pool i was GASSED 2) the woman was in pretty damn good shape. I didnt mean to be sexist or ageist. 3) my football team was 11-2. The Ennis Lions, if you wanna check im #64. We were 1 game short of state (loss to rockwall heath) 4) Im not the typical "athlete". I had a pink mohawk in the summer, I listen to no rap and all alternative, I HAVE PINK AND BLACK VANS FOR GODS SAKE. 5) This will surprise you. I'm 6'2 and 230lbs (6% body fat). An offensive lineman, thats why i had some problems. I didn't mean to come off as a jerk, or a "dumb jock",and I actually did somewhat prepare for this test. I had a friend who is a lifeguard teach me and have me swim but I guess it wasn't enough. And, yes, I RESPECT ALL YOU SWIMMERS NOW! haha I learned the hard way

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mudkipsan 19

There are 10 types of fitness that get measured. I don't expect that you are actually unfit in any way, but the other people probably just focused on the areas you didn't - which are probably the areas they measured. It's not like you lost to an elderly obese man, you lost to somebody who likely swims as a sport everyday.

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metalyoshi9 0

I don't know what kind of fitness test this is, but if it's for Lifeguard Training, I'd guess swimming is involved. In which case, I don't care if you're the fittest guy in the world, if you can't swim, you're no good.

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musicalmandi16 0

you have to work on endurance. sure, cross-training's good, but your best bet is to swim laps

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Paynegwynn 0

The muscles you use in your daily work and football are likely not good swimming muscles.

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Vincenzo_fml 1

What 12 said, just because you can run a mile in 4 minutes, doesn't mean you'll be a great swimmer. All workouts use slightly different muscles quiet likely what happened is that some of your muscles are in better shape than others, however when the weaker ones fail, you're finished. Find out where you got tired first and add exercises that emphasize those muscle groups, or hell, just go swimming once in a while. In addition to this, working out everyday is stupid, your body needs rest to recover from physical strain. Think of it like a car, no car runs forever, you need to refuel it, change the fluids, grease the bearings, etc. If you don't do these things, the car breaks down. Your body will eventually break down, and and trust me on this one, that's not pleasant, and it puts you back further than you'd like for longer than you can imagine. If you injure yourself, you might need to live with it for the rest of your life.

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babydoll86_fml 0

Sounds like you're fit in terms of strength, but not in terms of cardio endurance. Which is very important for a life guard. Sucks you came last, but you should have prepared better.

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TheAntiComment 0

arent the tests scored on different standards for different ages like at your age in a timed event you need under a minute, where someone thats 44 has to do it in under 2 and also, muscle doesnt float. Havent you seen that Aston Kucher movie?

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artanis_neravar 0

@10 i've always preferred the 500, feeling exhausted is a good feeling. @OP next time dont think that just because your some kinda jock you can easily swim, serves you right for not taking the time to practice in the water

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MrJentipede 2

The only way to improve swimming prowess is to swim, your fitness level helps but unless you swim often you won't be any good. Big ups to the 44 year old woman who beat you.

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kungfupow 0

agree with all the points - 44 isn't that old, and football fit doesn't necessarily mean all-around fit. Swimming is crazy for cardio, and if you don't regularly swim a lot, that's probably why you came in last. Better luck next time!

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