The Army spent years trying to build a fitness test that ignored gender, only to discover that biology, politics, and combat readiness refuse to fit neatly on the same scorecard.

For generations, the image of U.S. Army physical training has been early mornings, endless push-ups, and formation runs. But as the physical demands of modern warfare have evolved, so has the U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 05: The Washington Nationals “Racing Presidents” participate in the Presidential Fitness Test following a proclamation signing in the Oval Office of the White House on May 05, ...

A soldier lifts a sandbag into a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle while taking a diagnostic Ranger Physical Assessment at Fort Drum, New York, May 19, 2026. (Sgt. Sam Shomento/U.S. Army) The changes to ...

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — High atop a ridgeline, Army Sgt. Carlos Santos launched his small reconnaissance drone 600 feet into the evening sky for a peek over the mountainous terrain separating him from ...

Chaplain Melissa Benedict, 105th Airlift Wing chaplain’s office (from left), Tech. Sgt. Timothy Kosteczko, 105th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and 2nd Lt. Thomas Pedrosa, 105th Logistics ...

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The sitting-rising test is a simple way to check your physical fitness and longevity at home. A higher score may be a sign of decreased cardiovascular and respiratory disease risk. Balance training ...

The Trump administration launched the return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Test this week with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. participating in fitness activities with ...