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 …
The Army 10 Miler is held every October in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. The race is sponsored by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and is the second largest ten-mile race in the U.S. The Philadelphia Broad Street Run is the largest 10-mile race in the USA. The race started in 1985 by …
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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 …
Here is another excellent PT program that can be easily be executed when time is limited but you still want to get a good sweat on. This workout only takes about 30-45 minutes and will surely smoke you! I have dubbed this workout “Building the Pyramids”. This workout is geared towards upper body development and …
We live in extremely demanding times. Let’s face it, most days there are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. Finding the time to hit the gym or running track often gets pushed to the side as we deal with work deadlines, our children’s soccer game or any other number of …
Army Regulation 600-9, the Army Weight Control Program, consists of three chapters, plus pertinent tables, figures, and a glossary. The overall goal of the AWCP is to help Army personnel maintain healthy body weight levels, to keep a trim appearance, and to be able to meet physical demands of their diverse duties. Army resources, in …
This article covers the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and FM 21-20. My goal today is to give a general overview about the APFT. This information will benefit anyone in the Army or anyone thinking about joining the Army in the near future. The Army Physical Fitness Test is really decided to evaluate the physical …
