Physical Fitness
Ace the Marines’ Physical Fitness Test: Do More Pull-Ups
For many recruits considering the U.S. Marine Corps., one obstacle looms above all others: the Pull-Up. In the Marines, every soldier must take the Physical Fitness Test twice a year [...]
New Army Fitness Test a Better Fit for Athletes
After using the same physical fitness test for more than 30 years, the U.S. Army is making radical changes that will better prepare its soldiers for action. Athletes take note. [...]
Strengthen Your Core with the Army’s Latest Fitness Test Exercise
As a part of its physical fitness test overhaul, the U.S. Army is replacing the Sit-Up with the Rower. Whether you’re preparing for the Army Physical Readiness Test or looking [...]
Do More Push-Ups With Staff Sergeant Ken Weichert
Are you Army Strong? One quick way to find out is by doing your maximum number of Push-Ups. To pass the Army Physical Fitness Test, 17- to 21-year-old males must [...]
Throwback with John Havlicek
John “Hondo” Havlicek averaged more than 40 minutes a game for more than a decade with the Boston Celtics. Not a flashy player, Havlicek made his living by running less-conditioned [...]
