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By Jeff Schogol May 13, 2020

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

No sergeants major were injured in the making of this video.

By Task & Purpose May 13, 2020

Health & Fitness

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

U.S. service members improvise in order to stay fit during restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Rodd Baxley, The Fayetteville Observer, N.C. Apr 3, 2020

Health & Fitness

‘We want to run’ — Fort Bragg soldier puts on a COVID-19 version of the cherished All American Marathon

When the 2020 edition of the event was axed on March 12, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Beofra Butler began to organize a social-distancing run.

By Michelle Matthews, Alabama Media Group, Birmingham Jan 28, 2020

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Forget ‘athleisure,’ this 91-year-old Air Force vet works out in overalls

"I don't have any hips, and I can't keep my pants up!"

By Jared Keller Jan 7, 2020

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Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen

If you've ever wondered what two fighter wings worth of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters looks like, you now have your answer

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Dec 16, 2019

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Marines’ obsession with pull-ups may be hurting the Corps, according to a new study

Marines are putting an "extreme emphasis" on the number of pull-ups leathernecks can do, a recently published internal study found. And that, some fear, could result in other important qualities...

By Jeff Schogol Oct 4, 2019

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

"I like to be inside my head thinking about work."

By Jeff Schogol Aug 11, 2019

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

"This specific effort is meant to help get us to a culture of fitness and alleviate some of this anxiety that we have as a result of our culture of...

By Sam Fellman, Business Insider May 17, 2019

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9 of the worst-named military missions and war games in history

How do military leaders come up with these? In the case of the U.S., military commands are assigned blocks of the alphabet, say from AA to AD, from which they...

By Jeff Schogol Jul 16, 2018

Health & Fitness

Could This Reporter Survive The Army Combat Fitness Test?

While explaining the specifics of the Army’s new Combat Fitness Test recently, Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost turned to a reporter … Continued

By Brad Howard Jul 11, 2018

Humor

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

The new Army PT test is right around the corner, and every soldier with Internet access seems absolutely pumped. That’s … Continued

By Jesse Johnson, Japan Times Mar 21, 2018

News

The US Is Cutting Back The Exercise That Always Pisses Off North Korea

The U.S. and South Korea announced Tuesday that a toned-down version of annual joint military drills would begin April 1 … Continued

By Sarah Sicard Apr 12, 2016

Health & Fitness

How This Woman Took Control Of Her Life After Her Husband Was KIA

Brittney Hogan, founder of the apparel line Virago Fitness, used exercise as a constructive outlet for grief, and in doing … Continued

By Elana Duffy Jun 8, 2015

Health & Fitness

Here Are 5 Reasons To Exercise Even If You Don’t Want To

In December, the disaster recovery charity racing team Race2Rebuild partnered with nonprofit Team Red, White, & Blue in New York … Continued

By Lex R. Brown II Mar 26, 2015

Career

10 Ways To Make Yourself More Productive

Successful people make an effort to keep their minds strong, their skills fresh, their bodies durable, and their sights focused … Continued

By Jeff Boss Jun 4, 2014

Community

Making The Time And The Commitment To Exercise

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared at Tier 1 Performance, the fitness blog of Jeff Boss. Follow Jeff on Twitter … Continued

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

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

‘We want to run’ — Fort Bragg soldier puts on a COVID-19 version of the cherished All American Marathon

Forget ‘athleisure,’ this 91-year-old Air Force vet works out in overalls

Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen

Marines’ obsession with pull-ups may be hurting the Corps, according to a new study

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

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

9 of the worst-named military missions and war games in history

Could This Reporter Survive The Army Combat Fitness Test?

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

The US Is Cutting Back The Exercise That Always Pisses Off North Korea

How This Woman Took Control Of Her Life After Her Husband Was KIA

Here Are 5 Reasons To Exercise Even If You Don’t Want To

10 Ways To Make Yourself More Productive

Making The Time And The Commitment To Exercise