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
Overweight recruits make it tough to fill military ranks
There have been a rash of articles in the news recently focusing on soldier fitness (or lack thereof).
Army recruit goes from couch potato to Warfighter
A former couch potato turned disciplined army recruit gets into fighting shape.
Darpa looking to track troop nutrition
According to a recent article in Wired.com, the Pentagon has taken an interest in monitoring troop nutrition.
Studies look at the effect of running has on your knees
The October 13, 2010 Health section of the New York Times has an article discussing recent research on knees, arthritis and vigorous exercise.
High-intensity versus long, steady workouts for losing weight
The Montreal Gazette examines this burning question.
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