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Fitness requirements


Fitness is a huge part of Army life – and maintaining the Required Fitness Levels is critical. As a Soldier or an Officer, you’ll be given the facilities and time to train both in and outside of working hours, as well as advice on nutrition and hydration from our Army dietitians. Both regular physical activity and healthy eating will not only get you fit physically but keep you mentally sharp – which is critical in all aspects of Army life.

Check out the different levels of fitness you will need to attain as you move through your training below – ultimately every soldier or officer should aspire to be in the ‘100 Club’, which is the peak level of fitness that will help you achieve the best you can in the Army.


EFL (Entry Fitness Level)
 Run 2.4 KmsCurl-UpsPress-Ups
Male12 Minutes4515
Female14 Minutes358

RFL G2 is what you need to achieve to graduate recruit training. Allowances exist for people aged 25 years or over.

RFL G2 (Required Fitness Level - Grade 2)
 Run 2.4 KmsCurl-UpsPress-Ups
Male10 Minutes 30 Seconds6028
Female12 Minutes 20 SecondS5014

RFL G1 is the desired fitness level for all serving soldiers and officers.

 

RFL G1 (Required Fitness Level - Grade 1)
 Run 2.4 KmsCurl-UpsPress-Ups
Male10 Minutes6630
Female11 Minutes 50 Seconds5515

THE '100 CLUB' is the fitness level that all New Zealand Army officers and soldiers aspire to reach.

 

THE '100 CLUB'
 Run 2.4 KmsCurl-UpsPress-Ups
Male8 Minutes13055
Female10 Minutes 5 Seconds11836