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Extreme Conditioning
With all the new extreme physical conditioning programs on the market now, some people are going a bit too far.
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Your Military
Study finds taller, heavier female soldiers outperform smaller peers
The most essential tasks were performed better by taller, heavier female Army trainees and soldiers.
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At 62, Marine veteran sets the Guinness record with 8-plus hour plank
62-year-old George Hood, who served as an officer in the Marine Corps, set the record for “longest time in an abdominal plank position (male)” with a time of 8 hours, 15 minutes, 15 seconds. Hood has 16 official attempts related to stationary cycling and planking with 13 world records.
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Military Times leader tapped by White House to help create a healthier America
Senior leader of Sightline Media appointed to White House council on fitness and nutrition.
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This July 4, remember: Fitness fuels freedom
Are you a tactical athlete? Are you a patriot? 'If you are deconditioned and dormant,' the author writes, 'you are neither.'
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Beyond the basics: Here’s how troops can train like the tactical athletes they are
An Army officer's advice on moving beyond strength-building and toward true functional fitness.
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Air Force officer one of 20 finishers in 200-mile winter bike race
Daniel Sweeney spent 51 hours biking on wintry, mountainous Idaho trails to become one of 20 finishers in a 200-mile bike race this January.
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Deadlift 101: Expert advice on a core lift in the Army's fitness tests
We asked experts for their advice on getting more weight off the ground.
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Pursuit of power: 9 training tips from elite lifters in uniform
Fitness resolution for 2018, or just want to get stronger? Learn some basics from these big lifters.
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Move or die: Why speed matters, and how troops can get faster
Think your sprint is up to snuff? Take this test to find out.
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Commentary: Units should tap sports trainers for fitness assist
An Army officer on how his ROTC unit improved its test scores, and all-around health, with a new civilian addition ... and how your unit should consider following suit.
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And they're off! 7 things you should know before Marine Corps Marathon weekend
Last-minute advice for runners tackling "The People's Marathon."
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Marine Corps Marathon prep: Advice for new runners, event history, videos and more
Hitting the streets of D.C. on Sunday? What you should know before the starting gun goes off.
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Army Reservist, 9/11 responder to run 170-mile Grand Canyon event for veterans' charity
Why this officer is heading to the desert, plus his tips for aspiring long-distance runners.
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Female Marines are rocking pullups on the new PFT
About 65 percent of all female Marines opted to do pullups.
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Tougher PFT means fewer Marines earning top scores
The changes are meant to make first-class scores on the PFT a greater achievement for Marines.
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Note to fitness test-takers: Pushups aren’t a volume business
Workout tips for boosting strength ... and your test scores.
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