Military Fitness

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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.

22 months ago

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.

3 years ago

Commentary

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.'

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

And they're off! 7 things you should know before Marine Corps Marathon weekend

Last-minute advice for runners tackling "The People's Marathon."

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

Female Marines are rocking pullups on the new PFT

About 65 percent of all female Marines opted to do pullups.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

Note to fitness test-takers: Pushups aren’t a volume business

Workout tips for boosting strength ... and your test scores.

4 years ago

Army team seeks $250K prize Sunday in NBC's 'Spartan' finale

‘Commanding Officers’ squeaked into the semifinals

4 years ago

Heat illness remains 'significant threat' to troops, despite warnings and guidance

More than 2,500 active-duty service members suffered some form of heat-related ailment in 2016.

4 years ago

The PFT and CFT can be gender neutral. Here's how.

Female Marines can meet higher standards, expert says.

4 years ago

New concerns that lower fitness standards fuel disrespect for women

It’s another political battle inside the Corps over gender and standards that stems in part from last year’s controversial decision to allow women to serve in combat units traditionally restricted to men.

5 years ago

Marine Corps Marathon 10K returns to the National Mall

The popular run, which coincides with the Marine Corps Marathon, was temporarily moved so that runners could avoid the chaos that came with the Metro track work last year.

5 years ago

Chow Hall Makeover: Corps pushes healthy food at the School of Infantry

An ongoing review is looking at what and how Marines eat during entry-level training.

5 years ago

Military registration now open for the 42nd Marine Corps Marathon

Service members serving on active duty or in the Reserve can now obtain, at a discounted price, early registration access for the 42nd Marine Corps Marathon.

5 years ago

Here is the only chart you'll ever need for your PFT and CFT scores

Both PFT and CFT scores now yield the same ratings, which count toward enlisted promotions.

5 years ago

New Year's fitness plans already flat? Get tips from 5 bodybuilders in uniform

Was your resolution to get ripped? Have you already started slacking? Don't despair.

5 years ago

Marine video reveals how to do the perfect pushup

The brief instructional video shows exactly how Marines should do pushups -- and what they shouldn't do.

5 years ago

Marines create mobile apps for war, PT and fun

The Marines held a contest for mobile applications ideas. Here are the winners.

5 years ago

New rules for PFT and CFT let Marines take tests more than once to improve scores

Starting Jan. 1, Marines will be able to take the Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test more than once in order to improve their scores, a Marine official said Friday. That means Marines will be able to take the tests again if they think they can do better.

5 years ago

The Marines' new fitness leaders have a plan to get you lean & mean

Force fitness instructors say stretching, mental attitude, diet are essential to getting into tip-top shape.

5 years ago