October 10, 2026
Training and performance

High-Intensity Interval Training for Veterans With Respiratory Disease

A pilot study evaluated a 12-week high-intensity interval training program for veterans with deployment-related respiratory disease. Review the early findings.

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October 8, 2026
Training and performance

What the Norwegian Swim Badge Assessment Teaches About Military Fitness

Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers completed the Norwegian Swim Badge assessment. Read what this event reveals about aquatic endurance and military fitness standards.

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October 7, 2026
Training and performance

The Physical Demands of Team Building: Safety Lessons from Arizona State University

An expert analysis of the Arizona State University hockey incident reveals why team-building workouts require clear planning and explicit stop-work authority.

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October 5, 2026
Training and performance

Task-Specific Neck Training for Fighter Pilots: A New Measurement Approach

A recent practitioner report details an ongoing, task-specific neck-training program for F-16 student pilots using quantifiable testing and loading methods.

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October 4, 2026
Training and performance

Army Fitness Standards Shift Alongside Facility Upgrades at Camp Zama

U.S. Army Japan reopened Camp Zama’s fitness center with 24-hour access as the military implements new, separated physical and body composition standards.

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October 2, 2026
Training and performance

Army Special Warfare Center Outlines Integrated Human Performance and Recovery

The Special Warfare Center demonstrated its integrated human performance model by hosting collegiate athletes. Learn how the H2F framework connects conditioning, nutrition, and injury recovery data.

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October 1, 2026
Training and performance

Navigating the Expected Pentagon Fitness Standard Updates

Recent Pentagon addresses signal a shift toward stricter military fitness standards. Learn how service members can adapt their training safely.

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September 30, 2026
Training and performance

Army Leaders Weigh the Risk of Data Fatigue in New Fitness System

Army leaders are evaluating the new H2F Management System while raising concerns over data fatigue. Learn how this software aims to track military readiness.

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September 29, 2026
Training and performance

How Submariners Maintain Physical Conditioning During Deployment

Recent reports highlight how sailors maintain strength and cardiovascular training during submarine deployments using limited space and minimal equipment.

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September 26, 2026
Training and performance

NATO Training Adjustments Highlight the Need for Rapidly Evolving Readiness Programs

NATO instructors report that static training manuals are too slow for modern battlefields, highlighting the need for rapidly adaptable readiness programs.

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September 25, 2026
Training and performance

How to Build Physical Readiness Through Foundational Habits

An overview of the U.S. Army's guidance on foundational readiness, explaining how daily habits and basic standards drive measurable physical performance.

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September 24, 2026
Training and performance

Army Guidance Highlights Carbohydrate Needs for High Altitude Training

The U.S. Army highlights carbohydrates and adequate calories as practical field guidance for sustaining soldier performance during high altitude operations.

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September 23, 2026
Training and performance

A 15 Minute Military Core Circuit and the Broader Context of Physical Readiness

Men’s Journal recently published a 15-minute military core circuit. Discover how this bodyweight routine fits into broader functional readiness and recovery.

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September 23, 2026
Training and performance

How SOCOM Is Integrating Performance Nutrition for Tactical Troops

U.S. Special Operations Command awarded a contract for a nutrition platform connecting tactical troops with dietitians. We examine the operational impact.

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September 22, 2026
Training and performance

Does Lower Physical Fitness Signal Mental Health Risks in Military Service?

A 2026 Tampere University study links lower endurance and muscular strength to mental health related military service interruptions, highlighting early screening.

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September 21, 2026
Training and performance

DoD Warfighter Performance Office Modernizes Total Force Fitness Across Five Domains

The DoD Warfighter Performance Optimization office is modernizing Total Force Fitness by integrating physical, cognitive, and psychological readiness programs.

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September 20, 2026
Training and performance

Canada Army Run Returns to Ottawa With New Juno 1K Challenge

Canada’s Department of National Defence announced the return of the Canada Army Run to downtown Ottawa, including the Juno 1K Challenge and combined race formats.

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September 19, 2026
Training and performance

What the New Army Combat Field Test Trial Means for Military Readiness

The Army's new Combat Field Test trial introduces a strict seven-event sequence. Learn how this assessment shifts military physical training and recovery.

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