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
Preparation for the PFT/PRT Part 3: Mobility training
Mobility, stability, and flexibility go hand in hand when translating your PFT/PRT training into performance. Training for each requires different but complimentary approaches.
Warrior Games 2012—Do you have what it takes?
Wounded warriors are being exposed to more and more adaptive programs; the Warrior Games is among the most competitive. Here is a summary of this year’s event.
New war on Armed Forces Day
There is a new war going right here at home: the war on obesity and tobacco. This holiday is a good time to start doing battle!
Buddy up to help maximize performance
Get the most out of your workouts and maximize your performance by using the buddy system.
Toning shoes: Buyer beware!
In the past, concerns about the effectiveness of toning shoes have been questioned at HPRC. Here is an important update on the issue.
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