As the Pentagon rolls out tougher fitness standards and punishments for troops who fall short, some advocates are criticizing ...

Combat arms personnel in the U.S. Navy will need to complete the new test once a year, executing swims, runs, push-ups, and ...

The term “well rested -- well tested” in the context of a military physical fitness test refers to being adequately rested ...

When you hear military fitness workouts, you might envision an intense exercise session with agility drills, buckets of sweat, and officers barking orders. The military resembles strength and ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSWO) - The U.S. military is replacing long-standing height-and-weight charts with ‘waist-to-height ratio’ ...

The Defense secretary's decision to review military standards on combat and physical fitness and appearance opens a Pandora’s box of widely differing rules among the services. And it will raise a ...

Weight stigma pervades every branch of the military, where the idealized image of a lean, muscular physique reigns supreme. This narrow standard not only marginalizes those who don't fit the mold but ...

There is no question that military training and service is physically and mentally demanding. Living and working in dangerous environments has clear risks to physical and mental health. For this ...

I have always advocated for a more rigorous physical training program for Air Force basic training. For military members, physical fitness should be the cornerstone of our tenure. Study after study ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested a review of military standards on combat and physical fitness. The review is seen as a broadside against women serving on the frontlines. WASHINGTON — The ...