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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.

19 months ago

‘It feels normal’ — nearly 2 years after penis transplant, veteran maimed by IED feels whole

“It was one of the best decisions I ever made.”

24 months ago

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Run times are a key predictor for musculoskeletal injuries, Army researchers say

Army Wellness Centers are focusing on aerobic fitness to help stave off musculoskeletal injuries

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.

3 years ago

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.'

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

Air Force rolls out new job-specific PT tests to better prepare airmen for the fight

The Air Force is designing physical fitness tests, tailored to specific career fields, to see if airmen can perform the physical tasks required for their jobs.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago