Why fitness matters – reviewing history of Army fitness testing
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Changes in operations, equipment, and procedures, as well as science, have led to various changes to many organizations’ fitness testing programs
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Sit-Ups Benefits: Exercises, Variations, and More
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Military exercise - Wikipedia
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World War II Fitness Test
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Secretary approves implementation of revised Army Combat Fitness Test, Article
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The Army's New Fitness Test Is Here. For Real This Time. No, Seriously. But Its Future Is Uncertain.
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The Future of Strength Training
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Military Fitness Tests
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Could You Pass the Presidential Physical Fitness Test Today? - The New York Times
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What Is a Superset? Benefits, Risks, and How-To
More recruits eligible for Army pre-boot camp study, fitness courses
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