Today’s interview is with 1SG Tony Luzzi of the 106th Army Band. He is going to share his experience while serving as the Army Physical Fitness Training Unit NCOIC. I hope you enjoy the interview. What job did you have and who did you serve with and when? Through my years in the 106th Army …
Army Physical Fitness Training Unit NCOIC: Interview with 1SG Luzzi, 106th Army Band Read More »
So, you just received a memorandum that you meet the criteria for review by the Army Qualitative Retention Board? We feel your anxiety and stress. The first thing I must say is congratulations, you have served at least 20-years for your country. Be proud, and do not allow the stress of a QRB dictate your life. …
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As Soldiers, we should always do our best in everything we do. I understand that some Soldiers will NEVER max their APFT. That is just a reality. I was one of those Soldiers. That being said, we can all IMPROVE. We can get better and have a better score every APFT. What is the key …
Today, I want to give you some advice on what to do if you fail your Height Weight test in the Army. With the obesity epidemic spreading throughout our society, and even into the Army ranks, obesity has become a significant problem in the Army, especially in the Army Reserves and Army National Guard. Look …
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This month I have chosen to focus, AGAIN, on Upper Body strengthening. I do so as our unit just had its annual APFT and it amazes me to see so many grown men struggle with such a simple task…PUSHING YOUR OWN BODY WEIGHT UP. Remember, it is up to you to assess your Soldiers and …
I’ve never been a runner. I’ve been an athlete since I could walk, and I never shied away from working hard at practices, games, or conditioning. However, I’ve never been a runner, and never been good at the things the Army likes its Soldiers to be good at. I sucked at bodyweight movements other than …
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If you are currently serving in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves and you fail your record APFT, I have some suggestions for you. These are things you can do to get yourself back in shape and get your career back on track as quickly as possible. # 1 Man Up (or Woman Up) …
The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), as you know, consists of three main areas, pushups, sit-ups and a two-mile timed run. For an Army Soldier, your physical fitness test score is not only worth points for promotion but is a measure of prestige and honor. As Officers and NCOs, we must strive to always exceed the standard …
For those who enjoy the comfort and convenience of a gym membership, keep in mind that each of the five companies listed below are among the largest and most geographically diverse in the U.S. Many fitness enthusiasts with a military background search for smaller, local gyms that have more of a private club ambiance. For …
On the Army Physical Fitness Test, the standard scoring scale goes up to 100 percent, but under certain circumstances, scores in excess of 100 percent can be achieved. The APFT measures performance in three areas unless an exception is granted for the two-mile run portion of the testing. Push-ups and sit-ups done within a two-minute …
