Recruits, Especially from the South, Are Getting Injured at Alarming Rates in Basic Training Southern states contribute the most Army recruits compared to each state's general population of young adults.
Air Force Will Allow More Body Fat for Recruits as Service Struggles to Find New Airmen Male recruits are now allowed to have up to 26% body fat, and women are allowed 36%, a Air Force Recruiting Service...
Don't Have Hours to Spend in the Gym? Try Walking and the Plank for Just Minutes a Day Planking and walking work your entire body, including your heart and lungs, entire torso, arms and legs, and can be done in...
A Special Take on the 'Brick': the Bike-Run Workout Progression Here is a special take on the BRICK that involves a 10-minute bike and a one-mile run, followed by five minutes of stretching...
Pentagon Critics Blame Diversity Policies and Fitness Standards for Recruiting Woes The report, authored by a panel handpicked by Heritage, includes a poll of troops and civilians, and a bevy of citations to...
Ask Stew: What Should I Look for to Avoid Running Injuries? Starting a running plan is often a risky journey as many will start out doing too much, too soon.
TRX — The Science of Suspension Training After years of the TRX suspension training system being on the market, here is what the exercise scientists are saying.
Here's a Breakdown of the Combat Swim Stroke The combat swim stroke is a relaxing and super efficient stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
When, Why and How to Change Up Your Workout Routine If you struggle to improve in physical strength, endurance and fitness testing events, consider adding something new and...
Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Score Chart The updated ACFT demonstrates the standards required for each movement, as well as the minimum score required for different...
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca...
Coast Guard Receives Unprecedented $25 Billion Infusion Under Sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...
Marine Recruiters Promoted an Immigration Benefit Until the Corps Told Them to Stop The military often highlights paths to citizenship as a recruiting tactic, though fulfillment of policies such as PIP has...
Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on...