Marine gender study reveals importance of ‘explosive strength’
A major predictor of training injury and attrition was reduced muscular power and lower relative peaks in explosive strength, the study found.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’
A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.
By Karen Jowers
Marine Corps abandons plan to replace physical training uniform
The Marine Corps decided to "redirect resources to more urgent defense needs," a spokeswoman said.
Nearly 70% of active service members are overweight, report finds
Obesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting.
Space Force to debut new fitness tracking pilot program within weeks
The newest branch of the armed forces is betting a more holistic approach to health can be smarter than the usual focus on annual testing.
The biggest military stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on the stories most-viewed by Military Times readers throughout the year.
By Military Times staff