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How Royal Navy exercise routines are organised

Circuits are a common Royal Navy exercise routine, with a designated group aboard ensuring sailors complete the work.

Question

What exercise routines are common for Royal Navy sailors, and how are they enforced?

Short answer

Circuits are common, and designated staff aboard make sure sailors complete the exercises.

Notes

Circuits are identified as a common exercise routine for Royal Navy sailors. Sailors may have little choice over the session because a designated group aboard ensures that the exercises are completed. Fitness is therefore presented as an organised shipboard requirement. The passage gives a concise view of how routine physical training is enforced within a ship's company.