At minimum a basic level of fitness is required before joining the military.  Once you are in, you will have to pass the BFA.  Required standards are below.

Male
under 21 - 50 pushups, 75 sit-ups, 10:48 for the 2.4km run
21-25 - 40 pushups, 70 sit-ups, 11:18 for the 2.4km run
26-30 - 35 pushups, 65 sit-ups, 11.48 for the 2.4km run
31-35 - 30 pushups, 57 sit-ups, 12.18 for the 2.4km run
36-40 - 25 pushups, 50 sit-ups, 12.42 for the 2.4km run
41-45 - 20 pushups, 30 sit-ups, 13.12 for the 2.4km run
46-50 - 10 pushups, 20 sit-ups, 13.48 for the 2.4km run
51+ - 6 pushups, 15 sit-ups, 14.30 for the 2.4km run

Female
under 21 - 25 pushups, 75 sit-ups, 12:27 for the 2.4km run
21-25 - 21 pushups, 70 sit-ups, 13:30 for the 2.4km run
26-30 - 18 pushups, 65 sit-ups, 14.18 for the 2.4km run
31-35 - 15 pushups, 57 sit-ups, 15.12 for the 2.4km run
36-40 - 10 pushups, 50 sit-ups, 16.06 for the 2.4km run
41-45 - 7 pushups, 30 sit-ups, 16.54 for the 2.4km run
46-50 - 3 pushups, 20 sit-ups, 17.42 for the 2.4km run
51+ - 3 pushups, 15 sit-ups, 18.48 for the 2.4km run


However for enlistment you only need to pass the PFA - minimum standards below.


Male Requirement: Push-Up: 15, Sit-Up: 45, Shuttle Run: 7.5.
Female Requirement: Push-Up: 8, Sit-Up: 45, Shuttle Run: 7.5.



Information on the PFA:


Despite the low PFA standards, it is recommended that your level of fitness is well above that required.  The following resources will help with improving your fitness and give you ideas on how to structure your own program.


13 Week SF Training Program

6 Week Training Program

ADF Fitness Brochure

BFA Improvement Program

Beat the Beep Test

20 Home Gym Workouts

5 Fat Loss Workouts

8 Ways to Increase Your Strength and Muscle Mass

Beep Test Audio

Sit Up Cadence


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