Wow! Did any of you other fitness center regulars notice a big increase of people exercising this week? People waiting for stationary aerobic equipment, weight machines, etc. I had trouble finding an open locker. All the AD back from holiday leave. Lots of New Year's resolutions is my guess....

Is the PT program for sailors adequate? Are changes needed? What would you change?

After nearly a year in the works, the high-performance version of the Navy physical training uniform will hit some exchanges Nov. 27 — Black Friday, to shoppers. The Navy also announced that, in addition to the higher quality “gender neutral” physical training gear, a “female-specific” version...

If sailors are being asked to work out, then Fleet Master Chief (SW/AW) Tom Howard says it should officially be part of their schedule. Howard — in a Dec. 15 interview with Navy Times — noted that physical training is not a part of the standard Navy workweek. That metric breaks down all 168...