Aerobic fitness is often considered one of the best indicators of childhood health. It is also linked to better academic performance, executive function, and larger brain volume. However, aerobic ...

Airmen will also undergo a body composition analysis as part of the test that measures their waist circumference against ...

An international study coordinated by the University of Granada (UGR) has shown that the level of aerobic capacity of children and adolescents (which can be assessed with a simple physical test called ...

The Air Force is likely to up its fitness standards, including the addition of a 2-mile run and twice-yearly testing, Air Force officials confirmed to Task & Purpose. “Yes, PT changes are coming,” ...

When people say they need to get faster at running, it can mean multiple types of running workouts required to build a base of endurance, a set mile pace and sprinting as fast as possible. The ...

Whether you loved it or loathed it as a kid, the exercises can still be a revealing measure of health — now that no one’s forcing you to do them. By Danielle Friedman If you went to an American public ...

The exercises are challenging, but they can be a great way to gauge your overall strength and speed. By Erik Vance On June 1, the Army will adopt new fitness standards for soldiers in combat roles.

The Air Force is requiring airmen to take a physical fitness test twice a year and run 2 miles at least once a year. Get ready to go that extra 2,640 feet. After months of rumors, the Air Force ...