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Study finds taller, heavier female soldiers outperform smaller peers

The most essential tasks were performed better by taller, heavier female Army trainees and soldiers.

2 years ago

At 62, Marine veteran sets the Guinness record with 8-plus hour plank

62-year-old George Hood, who served as an officer in the Marine Corps, set the record for “longest time in an abdominal plank position (male)” with a time of 8 hours, 15 minutes, 15 seconds. Hood has 16 official attempts related to stationary cycling and planking with 13 world records.

2 years ago

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Military Times leader tapped by White House to help create a healthier America

Senior leader of Sightline Media appointed to White House council on fitness and nutrition.

This July 4, remember: Fitness fuels freedom

Are you a tactical athlete? Are you a patriot? 'If you are deconditioned and dormant,' the author writes, 'you are neither.'

4 years ago

Beyond the basics: Here’s how troops can train like the tactical athletes they are

An Army officer's advice on moving beyond strength-building and toward true functional fitness.

4 years ago

Air Force officer one of 20 finishers in 200-mile winter bike race

Daniel Sweeney spent 51 hours biking on wintry, mountainous Idaho trails to become one of 20 finishers in a 200-mile bike race this January.

5 years ago

Deadlift 101: Expert advice on a core lift in the Army's fitness tests

We asked experts for their advice on getting more weight off the ground.

5 years ago

Pursuit of power: 9 training tips from elite lifters in uniform

Fitness resolution for 2018, or just want to get stronger? Learn some basics from these big lifters.

5 years ago

Move or die: Why speed matters, and how troops can get faster

Think your sprint is up to snuff? Take this test to find out.

5 years ago

Commentary: Units should tap sports trainers for fitness assist

An Army officer on how his ROTC unit improved its test scores, and all-around health, with a new civilian addition ... and how your unit should consider following suit.

5 years ago

And they're off! 7 things you should know before Marine Corps Marathon weekend

Last-minute advice for runners tackling "The People's Marathon."

5 years ago

Marine Corps Marathon prep: Advice for new runners, event history, videos and more

Hitting the streets of D.C. on Sunday? What you should know before the starting gun goes off.

5 years ago

Army Reservist, 9/11 responder to run 170-mile Grand Canyon event for veterans' charity

Why this officer is heading to the desert, plus his tips for aspiring long-distance runners.

5 years ago

Female Marines are rocking pullups on the new PFT

About 65 percent of all female Marines opted to do pullups.

5 years ago

Tougher PFT means fewer Marines earning top scores

The changes are meant to make first-class scores on the PFT a greater achievement for Marines.

5 years ago

Note to fitness test-takers: Pushups aren’t a volume business

Workout tips for boosting strength ... and your test scores.

5 years ago

Army team seeks $250K prize Sunday in NBC's 'Spartan' finale

‘Commanding Officers’ squeaked into the semifinals

5 years ago

Heat illness remains 'significant threat' to troops, despite warnings and guidance

More than 2,500 active-duty service members suffered some form of heat-related ailment in 2016.

5 years ago

The PFT and CFT can be gender neutral. Here's how.

Female Marines can meet higher standards, expert says.

5 years ago

Want to fix military fitness? Start with a four-letter word

The root of the fitness problem might not be physical, but rather psychological.

5 years ago

New concerns that lower fitness standards fuel disrespect for women

It’s another political battle inside the Corps over gender and standards that stems in part from last year’s controversial decision to allow women to serve in combat units traditionally restricted to men.

5 years ago

Attention, military marathon runners: You're doing it wrong

An Army officer on the shorter, faster fitness test the Greek battle should have inspired

5 years ago

New Year's fitness plans already flat? Get tips from 5 bodybuilders in uniform

Was your resolution to get ripped? Have you already started slacking? Don't despair.

6 years ago

Marine video reveals how to do the perfect pushup

The brief instructional video shows exactly how Marines should do pushups -- and what they shouldn't do.

6 years ago

Report shows U.S. military not alone in war on fat

British service member tipped scales at 392 pounds before being booted

6 years ago

Rio 2016 wrap-up: Warrior-athletes win hearts — two get medals

Rio 2016 wrap-up: Warrior-athletes win hearts — two get medals

6 years ago

Rio 2016: Military Olympians struggle in medal battle — still more to come

Rio 2016: Military Olympians struggle in medal battle — still more to come

6 years ago

Cut 2 minutes from your PT run in 2 months — Olympic coach's tricks

You’ll probably never run like an Olympian, but Olympic running coach Maj. Dan Browne can still help you run faster than you ever thought you could.

6 years ago