SEALs and special warfare combat crewman will face slightly higher standards than EOD techs and fleet divers in the Navy's new combat arms test.

The Navy has a new fitness test for active-duty “combat arms personnel,” including members of Naval Special Warfare and Naval ...

Combat arms personnel in the U.S. Navy will need to complete the new test once a year, executing swims, runs, push-ups, and pull-ups.

The U.S. Army announced an overhaul of its physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs. The new fitness test consists of a three-repetition maximum ...

The night before a military fitness test can be a swirl of emotions. Knowing what to eat -- and, just as importantly, what to avoid -- can add to that anxiety. Here is a question from a reader who is ...

At the time it was eliminated in 2012, the test included a one-mile run, sit-ups, a shuttle run, a sit-and-reach test, and pull-ups or push-ups.

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is increasingly recognised as a vital indicator of overall health, reflecting the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained ...

Getting in shape is a common goal for the New Year. Before you start an exercise program you may want to have a fitness test to determine your current status and to assess improvement as you progress ...