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
NOFFS: There’s an app for that!
A new app for the Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series is now available on the iTunes Store.
Amputee soldier reporting for duty, Sir!
More amputee soldiers are returning to active duty because of advancements in medicine, facilities, and especially techology.
Namaste: Using yoga to manage PTSD and TBI symptoms
Wounded warriors are using yoga as a way to manage stress and other symptoms involved with PTSD and TBI.
Exercise and sleep
Regular exercise improves sleep quality but doesn’t make up for shortage of sleep.
Preparation for the PFT/PRT: Wrap-up
Fitness doesn’t stop once you pass the PFT/PRT. To wrap up our series, we have a few tips about injury prevention, and maintenance of your exercise program.
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