U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alissa Platukis, assigned to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, performs the sandbag throw event during the Modified Expert Physical Fitness Assessment (MEPFA ...

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Devin Bussey, a canvassing recruiter, leads poolees in a plank exercise during a poolee function at Fort Custer Army National Guard Training Center, Battle Creek, Michigan, Dec ...

There’s a lot of similarities between the two but also one stark difference.

The Department of Defense (DoD) considers physical fitness an important component of the ''general health and well-being" and readiness of military troops (DoDD 1308.1, 1981) and defines physical ...

Shedding pounds while building strength can feel like a delicate balancing act. Forget high-intensity training sessions that leave you drained for days (despite a high calorie burn). There’s a smarter ...

On strength days, you'll perform bodyweight exercises like pushups, pullups, squats, and lunges, while running and rucking days focus on your cardiovascular endurance. Every workout is detailed in an ...