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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.
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Military Fitness
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.
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The PFT and CFT can be gender neutral. Here's how.
Female Marines can meet higher standards, expert says.
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Want to fix military fitness? Start with a four-letter word
The root of the fitness problem might not be physical, but rather psychological.
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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.
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Attention, military marathon runners: You're doing it wrong
An Army officer on the shorter, faster fitness test the Greek battle should have inspired
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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.
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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.
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Report shows U.S. military not alone in war on fat
British service member tipped scales at 392 pounds before being booted
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Rio 2016 wrap-up: Warrior-athletes win hearts — two get medals
Rio 2016 wrap-up: Warrior-athletes win hearts — two get medals
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Rio 2016: Military Olympians struggle in medal battle — still more to come
Rio 2016: Military Olympians struggle in medal battle — still more to come
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