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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Work out anytime, anywhere
The American Council on Exercise offers a variety of specific, easy-to-follow workouts online.
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Physical Fitness News
Running a marathon can affect your heart
Businessweek.com is reporting on a new study that suggests that running a marathon can damage your heart, with more than half of the segments in the heart's main pumping chamber typically functioning a little under par during the race.
Runners: Hot taper can improve endurance performance
Runnersworld.com has an article that cites a new study from the Journal of Applied Physiology which reports that 10 days of extreme heat acclimation can improve performance by six to eight percent.
Fluid replacement during operations or exercise
Staying hydrated is important, but is there a "best" way to hydrate?
Not all carbohydrate foods are equally effective
Certain foods raise blood sugar better than others. It's important to what to eat after a moderate to high intensity mission or exercise.
Men and women sweat differently
The New York Times Well blog features an article on research that studies the differences of men and women sweat.
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