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Military Fitness

  • Marine veteran, George Hood, smiles during his 8-hour planking attempt. Hood is a 12-time World Record holder. (Courtesy of George Hood/Josef Holic)
    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.

    Dylan Gresik
    February 24, 2020
  • Robert Wilkins appointed to President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
    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.

    Neil Fotre
    July 23, 2018
  • Soldiers deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa navigate an obstacle course April 22 during the French Desert Commando Course in Djibouti. The pursuit of fitness is critical for troops who want to support their fellow service members, and for veterans who want to assist their families and communities, the author writes. (MC2 Timothy M. Ahearn/Navy)
    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.'

    Nick Barringer
    June 29, 2018
  • Upping your one-rep max isn't enough for service members who want to be true tactical athletes, this expert says. (Lan Kim/Air Force)
    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.

    Capt. Anthony Cruz
    May 22, 2018
  • Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Sweeney at the starting line of the 2018 Jay P's Fat Pursuit. (Courtesy photo via Daniel Sweeney)
    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.

    Nicole Bauke
    January 21, 2018
  • Army Staff Sgt. Brad Arbic has topped 800 pounds on the deadlift in training. He's got some tips for fellow soldiers to improve on the lift. (Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin/Army)
    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.

    Kevin Lilley
    January 3, 2018
  • Army Staff Sgt. Brad Arbic preps his equipment during a workout at Eglin Air Force Base., Fla. (Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin/Army)
    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.

    Kevin Lilley
    January 3, 2018
  • Airmen with the 24th Special Operations Wing sprint toward an objective during a November exercise at Fort Sill, Okla. (Senior Airman Tyler Woodward/Air Force)
    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.

    Nick Barringer
    January 2, 2018
  • A Baylor University fitness coach demonstrates movement drills to soldiers with 1st Cavalry Division. Schools can be fertile grounds for fitness expertise, a former Washington State University ROTC boss writes. (Sgt. Fred Brown/Army)
    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.

    Army Lt. Col. Christopher J. Heatherly
    November 14, 2017
  • (Alex Brandon/AP)
    And they're off! 7 things you should know before Marine Corps Marathon weekend

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

    Rachel Rakoff
    October 20, 2017
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