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Bludgeon Your Biceps — And Enemies — With This Brutal Steel Mace Bludgeon Your Biceps — And Enemies — With This Brutal Steel Mace

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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5 Technologies That Will Take Your Health And Fitness Routine To The Next Level 5 Technologies That Will Take Your Health And Fitness Routine To The Next Level

By Amanda Burrill

/ Dec 10 2020

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8 pieces of fitness equipment you need in your gym bag 8 pieces of fitness equipment you need in your gym bag

By Scott Murdock

/ Dec 2 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

By Haley Britzky

/ 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!

By Jeff Schogol

/ 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?

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 30 2020

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 4 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 21 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 29 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 30 2020

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Maintain hygiene during COVID-19 Maintain hygiene during COVID-19

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 28 2020

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Marine Corps Marathon Marine Corps Marathon

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 20 2020

From overweight veteran to pandemic athlete From overweight veteran to pandemic athlete

By Patrick Baker

/ Jul 16 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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 7 2020

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Marines announce changes to Physical and Combat Fitness Tests in an effort to contain COVID-19 Marines announce changes to Physical and Combat Fitness Tests in an effort to contain COVID-19

By Task & Purpose

/ 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

/ 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

/ Jun 25 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 15 2020

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Army Reserve leaders try out the new ACFT Army Reserve leaders try out the new ACFT

By Task & Purpose

/ 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

By Jeff Schogol

/ 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

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 13 2020

Staying fit in quarantine means it’s time to get creative Staying fit in quarantine means it’s time to get creative

By Task & Purpose

/ May 13 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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 21 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

/ Apr 8 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 30 2020

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New Army Combat Fitness Test New Army Combat Fitness Test

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

Bravo Sierra – A New Approach To Hygiene Bravo Sierra – A New Approach To Hygiene

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 25 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

By Haley Britzky

/ 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

By Haley Britzky

/ 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 27 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

By Haley Britzky

/ 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 16 2019

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’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 4 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 27 2019

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The Navy beats out the Air Force as the fattest branch, somehow The Navy beats out the Air Force as the fattest branch, somehow

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 4 2019

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No, an Army captain did not forbid his soldiers from having mustaches to raise APFT scores No, an Army captain did not forbid his soldiers from having mustaches to raise APFT scores

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 20 2019

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Stressed out about passing your PT test? The Air Force has got you covered. Stressed out about passing your PT test? The Air Force has got you covered.

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 11 2019

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Watch Egyptian soldiers perform bizarre feats of strength in a batsht insane sizzle reel Watch Egyptian soldiers perform bizarre feats of strength in a batsht insane sizzle reel

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 28 2019

US troops are increasingly falling to heatstroke during training as the military braces for rising temperatures US troops are increasingly falling to heatstroke during training as the military braces for rising temperatures

/ Jul 24 2019

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Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 19 2019

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Sleep important, Navy finds Sleep important, Navy finds

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 17 2019

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Implementing new PT standards may hurt Army readiness. The service should learn from how US allies pulled it off Implementing new PT standards may hurt Army readiness. The service should learn from how US allies pulled it off

/ Jun 7 2019

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The Navy will soon require sailors plank hard to prove their mettle The Navy will soon require sailors plank hard to prove their mettle

By Jared Keller

/ May 30 2019

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The Army is developing an alternate combat fitness test for soldiers with permanent injuries The Army is developing an alternate combat fitness test for soldiers with permanent injuries

By Haley Britzky

/ May 21 2019

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We salute the Marine who crawled across the Boston Marathon finish line to honor his fallen comrades We salute the Marine who crawled across the Boston Marathon finish line to honor his fallen comrades

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 16 2019

Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest

/ Apr 9 2019

You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling

/ Apr 8 2019

The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 5 2019

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We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 25 2019

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The Marine Corps May Swap Crunches For Planks On PFT The Marine Corps May Swap Crunches For Planks On PFT

/ Jan 7 2019

101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Credits His Longevity To Drinking Coors Light Every Day 101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Credits His Longevity To Drinking Coors Light Every Day

/ Dec 8 2018

Generals Again Warn That America’s Youth Are Getting Too Fat Or Dumb To Join The Military Generals Again Warn That America’s Youth Are Getting Too Fat Or Dumb To Join The Military

/ Oct 15 2018

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Army Chief Tells Soldiers To Get Fit Or Get Out Army Chief Tells Soldiers To Get Fit Or Get Out

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 8 2018

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Here’s What You Need To Do To Pass The Army’s Combat Fitness Test Here’s What You Need To Do To Pass The Army’s Combat Fitness Test

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 1 2018

Watch This Police Officer Set The World Record For Doing Terrible Pushups In An Hour Watch This Police Officer Set The World Record For Doing Terrible Pushups In An Hour

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 19 2018

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What Soldiers Really Think Of The New Army PT Test, According To Reddit What Soldiers Really Think Of The New Army PT Test, According To Reddit

/ Jul 11 2018

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The Army’s New Combat Fitness Test Will Kick Your Ass The Army’s New Combat Fitness Test Will Kick Your Ass

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 9 2018

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Gen. David Petraeus Comes Out Firmly Against Sit-Ups Gen. David Petraeus Comes Out Firmly Against Sit-Ups

/ May 16 2018

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The Corps Is Turning Its Rock-Breaking Labor Camp Into Happy Camp The Corps Is Turning Its Rock-Breaking Labor Camp Into Happy Camp

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 11 2018

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A Champion Army Powerlifter Opens Up About What It Takes To Be ‘Army Strong’ A Champion Army Powerlifter Opens Up About What It Takes To Be ‘Army Strong’

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 30 2018

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The Marine Corps Says It’s Not Lowering Standards For Female Marines. This Photo Says Otherwise. The Marine Corps Says It’s Not Lowering Standards For Female Marines. This Photo Says Otherwise.

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 7 2018

The General Petraeus Workout Playlist The General Petraeus Workout Playlist

By Patrick Baker

/ Mar 5 2018

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Here’s What The Army’s Proposed Gender-Neutral Combat Test Really Looks Like Here’s What The Army’s Proposed Gender-Neutral Combat Test Really Looks Like

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 22 2018

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Army’s New Physical Fitness Test Will Be Gender-Neutral, Secretary Says Army’s New Physical Fitness Test Will Be Gender-Neutral, Secretary Says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 15 2018