Physical Fitness
Optimized physical conditioning that maintains performance, prevents injury and illness, and speeds recovery is essential to military readiness. If you can't find the answer to your Physical Fitness question in our resources, click the button below.
Physical Fitness Resources
Weight Management
Figure out what your fighting weight is, how to get there, and how to maintain it once you're there.
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Women-Specific Resources
Learn more about the issues that specifically affect service women and women’s fitness.
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Elastic therapeutic tape
Scientists still disagree about the value of elastic therapeutic tape, but you can give it a try next time you’re injured and see how it compares to what you’ve used in the past.
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Physical Fitness News
Elastic therapeutic tape
Scientists still disagree about the value of elastic therapeutic tape, but you can give it a try next time you’re injured and see how it compares to what you’ve used in the past.
Warm-ups for your PFT/CFT
The type of warm-up you do the day of your military fitness assessment may help improve your score.
The results are in: 2011 Health Related Behaviors Survey
The results from the 2011 DoD Health Related Behaviors Survey show that active duty service members excel in many areas with regard to their health, but there is still room for improvement.
Make a cardio comeback for optimal performance
Cardiovascular endurance is important for your everyday activities as well as more important military duties and tasks, but you need to use it or you’ll lose it! HPRC offers ideas on how to get it back.
Men’s Health Awareness Month
Gentlemen, start your exercises! Engaging in physical activity can reduce your risk for certain cancers.
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