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Top Marine says hold tight on pending CFT changes to rest intervals
The commandant wants further study on the proposed CFT change.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps is considering planks as an alternative to crunches on the PFT
The Force Fitness Division plans to study if planks could be a better alternative to crunches on the PFT.
By Shawn Snow
New in 2019: The Corps’ fitness tests are getting harder for everyone ― time to get in shape
Here's what Marines can expect on the PFT and CFT starting in 2019.
By Shawn Snow
This is how NFL experience helped shape the Corps’ CFT and is building combat athletes
This year alone, the Corps has experienced a slew of changes borne out of ideas from the Force Fitness Division.
By Shawn Snow
If you’re huffing and puffing a third-class fitness test, your ratings just got a little harder
A score below a 150 will result in failure on both CFT and PFT.
By Shawn Snow
The PFT and CFT are about to get harder for both men and women
Changes include shorter rest times between CFT events and female Marines will need to rip out more pullups.
By Shawn Snow
A new phone fitness app and wearable technology are coming to the Marine Corps
The new app and wearable tech will help the Corps track injuries and also help Marines plan and build balanced fitness regimens.
By Shawn Snow
New Marine awards push for superior fitness
About 1200 Marines will be the first group of Marines to receive the CertComm award for scoring a 300 on both the CFT and PFT.
By Shawn Snow
More women are ripping out pull-ups, but the Corps’ overall fitness scores are down this year
There's a slight increase in PFT failures for 2018, and only 70.2 percent of Marines earned a first-class score.
By Shawn Snow
Now Marines can opt to row instead of run for the PFT
Marines will need a medical chit to take the row portion of the PFT in lieu of running.
By Shawn Snow