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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.

19 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.

3 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