Fitness (Page 2)

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

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Guess how many burpees it took for this Marine to break a Guinness World Record Guess how many burpees it took for this Marine to break a Guinness World Record

Posted on Oct 3, 2022

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How the military’s new medical screening is screwing over Army recruiters How the military’s new medical screening is screwing over Army recruiters

Posted on Sep 15, 2022

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How to train like an elite Army Ranger, according to a Best Ranger coach How to train like an elite Army Ranger, according to a Best Ranger coach

Posted on May 16, 2022

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How to pass the new Air Force fitness test, according to a guy who oversaw 600 of them How to pass the new Air Force fitness test, according to a guy who oversaw 600 of them

Posted on May 5, 2022

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After 5 years of study, the Army is still trying to get soldiers ready for its new fitness test After 5 years of study, the Army is still trying to get soldiers ready for its new fitness test

Posted on Mar 23, 2022

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The leg tuck is officially dead and other changes coming to the Army Combat Fitness Test The leg tuck is officially dead and other changes coming to the Army Combat Fitness Test

Posted on Mar 23, 2022

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The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year

Posted on Mar 18, 2022

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Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics

Updated on Dec 3, 2021

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This is the Army’s plan to stop physically breaking so many of its soldiers This is the Army’s plan to stop physically breaking so many of its soldiers

Updated on Oct 27, 2021

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The Army is reviewing its height and weight standards for the first time in decades The Army is reviewing its height and weight standards for the first time in decades

Updated on Oct 25, 2021

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Years after being injured in Iraq, this Army medic has shattered another Paralympic world record Years after being injured in Iraq, this Army medic has shattered another Paralympic world record

Updated on Sep 10, 2021

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Marine Corps to eliminate crunches from its physical fitness test in favor of planks Marine Corps to eliminate crunches from its physical fitness test in favor of planks

Updated on Aug 10, 2021

‘We are all suffering in silence’ — Inside the US military’s pervasive culture of eating disorders ‘We are all suffering in silence’ — Inside the US military’s pervasive culture of eating disorders

Updated on Aug 2, 2021

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Why the Best Ranger Competition is one of the hardest races in the US military Why the Best Ranger Competition is one of the hardest races in the US military

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jul 28, 2021

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Watch this Air Force team do push-ups at 20,000 feet Watch this Air Force team do push-ups at 20,000 feet

Updated on Jul 28, 2021

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Meet the 20 American soldiers hoping to bring home the gold in the Summer Olympics Meet the 20 American soldiers hoping to bring home the gold in the Summer Olympics

Updated on Jul 6, 2021

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Why the Air Force will allow airmen to walk instead of run on their fitness tests Why the Air Force will allow airmen to walk instead of run on their fitness tests

Updated on Jul 2, 2021

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The new Air Force fitness test will feature walking instead of running and modified push-ups The new Air Force fitness test will feature walking instead of running and modified push-ups

Updated on Jun 30, 2021

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You may see this break-dancing American soldier in the 2024 Olympics You may see this break-dancing American soldier in the 2024 Olympics

Updated on May 25, 2021

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Military leaders worry America’s youth are still too fat or dumb to fight Military leaders worry America’s youth are still too fat or dumb to fight

By Jared Keller

Updated on May 20, 2021

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Retired Army Lt. Col. Allen West embarrasses himself in one-man push-up contest Retired Army Lt. Col. Allen West embarrasses himself in one-man push-up contest

Updated on May 7, 2021

An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

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‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit ‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

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Marines are testing out new workout gear, and the fate of ‘silkies’ is an open question Marines are testing out new workout gear, and the fate of ‘silkies’ is an open question

By James Clark

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

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Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

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A US Marine will wrestle in the Olympics for the first time in decades A US Marine will wrestle in the Olympics for the first time in decades

Updated on Apr 9, 2021

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I took the Army Combat Fitness Test. Here’s what I learned I took the Army Combat Fitness Test. Here’s what I learned

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

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Army leaders are begging soldiers to take the fitness test everyone loves to hate Army leaders are begging soldiers to take the fitness test everyone loves to hate

Updated on Mar 23, 2021

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How the Army combat fitness test exposes the military’s unhealthy focus on ‘making weight’ How the Army combat fitness test exposes the military’s unhealthy focus on ‘making weight’

Updated on Mar 9, 2021

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The Air Force’s workout uniforms don’t look like middle-aged dad gear anymore The Air Force’s workout uniforms don’t look like middle-aged dad gear anymore

Updated on Mar 3, 2021

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A trailblazing female Ranger grad has reignited the debate over the Army’s controversial new fitness test A trailblazing female Ranger grad has reignited the debate over the Army’s controversial new fitness test

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

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Scores for the Army’s new fitness test may not end up ‘gender-neutral’ after all Scores for the Army’s new fitness test may not end up ‘gender-neutral’ after all

Updated on Feb 11, 2021

How To Do The Perfect Pushup How To Do The Perfect Pushup

By Greatist

Updated on Feb 11, 2021

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The Marine Corps now has a physical training handbook for pregnant Marines The Marine Corps now has a physical training handbook for pregnant Marines

Updated on Feb 10, 2021

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The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules

By James Clark

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

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Overweight troops are costing the Pentagon more than $1 billion a year Overweight troops are costing the Pentagon more than $1 billion a year

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

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Marine Corps cancels Combat Fitness Test amid troubling rise in COVID-19 cases Marine Corps cancels Combat Fitness Test amid troubling rise in COVID-19 cases

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

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Airmen celebrate with memes after fitness test gets delayed to 2021 Airmen celebrate with memes after fitness test gets delayed to 2021

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Your Favorite Fitness Apps Are Leaving US Military Bases Abroad Exposed Your Favorite Fitness Apps Are Leaving US Military Bases Abroad Exposed

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Wingboarding Is The Extreme Sport Of The Future, And The Future Has Arrived Wingboarding Is The Extreme Sport Of The Future, And The Future Has Arrived

By Adam Linehan

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

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Servicewomen’s advocacy group says the ACFT could deal ‘irreparable damage’ to the Army Servicewomen’s advocacy group says the ACFT could deal ‘irreparable damage’ to the Army

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

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The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform! The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform!

Updated on Dec 1, 2020

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Could This Reporter Survive The Army Combat Fitness Test? Could This Reporter Survive The Army Combat Fitness Test?

Updated on Nov 30, 2020

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You can now rock workout gear in the PX, no matter what your first sergeant says You can now rock workout gear in the PX, no matter what your first sergeant says

Posted on Nov 5, 2020

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Lawmakers are mad about the Army’s new fitness test and think the leg tuck is useless Lawmakers are mad about the Army’s new fitness test and think the leg tuck is useless

Posted on Oct 22, 2020

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Grab your woobies — The Army wants you to nap like your life depends on it Grab your woobies — The Army wants you to nap like your life depends on it

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

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Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

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Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores

Posted on Jul 7, 2020

Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military

By Esther Bergdahl

Posted on Jul 6, 2020

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How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 26, 2020

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Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

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Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT

Posted on Jun 10, 2020

DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed

Posted on May 14, 2020

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Marine Corps cancels physical fitness test requirement over COVID-19 Marine Corps cancels physical fitness test requirement over COVID-19

Posted on Apr 22, 2020

DARPA wants to use science to help you sleep better and poop good DARPA wants to use science to help you sleep better and poop good

Posted on Apr 8, 2020

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Army delays ACFT start date over COVID-19 Army delays ACFT start date over COVID-19

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

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Training for the ACFT? There’s now an app for that Training for the ACFT? There’s now an app for that

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

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The first Army unit has received its ACFT equipment The first Army unit has received its ACFT equipment

Posted on Dec 31, 2019

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Florida man loses more than 180 pounds to join the Army Florida man loses more than 180 pounds to join the Army

Posted on Nov 28, 2019

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This officer candidate just maxed the new ACFT, so step up your game This officer candidate just maxed the new ACFT, so step up your game

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

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Army leaders aren’t worried about the ACFT, despite women failing at an astronomical rate Army leaders aren’t worried about the ACFT, despite women failing at an astronomical rate

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

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Defense Secretary Mark Esper doesn’t listen to music during PT because he finds it ‘distracting’ Defense Secretary Mark Esper doesn’t listen to music during PT because he finds it ‘distracting’

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

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The entire Army is going to start doing the new ACFT, but the scores won’t count until next year The entire Army is going to start doing the new ACFT, but the scores won’t count until next year