https://youtu.be/YvrYFD2JBH8?si=0uXcOWqUPIsUvRPL The Sit Up: This event measures the endurance of the abdominal and hip-flexor muscles. You will have 2 minutes to do as many sit-ups as you can. Lying on your back, your knees must be bent at a 45-degree angle Feet together or up to 12 inches apart Heel MUST stay in contact with the ground Fingers MUST be interlocked, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Army Physical Fitness Test – Push Ups
https://youtu.be/MFazkmcSylc The Push Up: Push-ups measure the endurance of the chest, shoulder, and triceps muscles. You will have 2 minutes in which to do as many push-ups as you can. If they are done incorrectly, as deemed by the instructor, your push-up will not count. In order to do them efficiently, with no penalties, here are some key points to remember: Keep your … [Read more...]
Army Physical Fitness Test – APFT
The Army Physical Fitness Test has been replaced with the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). It better connects fitness with combat readiness for all Soldiers. The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is designed to test the muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of soldiers in the Army. The APFT is a three-event test consisting of push-ups, … [Read more...]
U.S. Military Athletes Leave Mark on London 2012 Olympic Games
August 22, 2012 By Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs LONDON (Aug. 22, 2012) -- More than 20 U.S. military athletes, coaches, training partners, family members and support personnel served as sports ambassadors to the world during the London 2012 Olympic Games. From Olympic Stadium to the Royal Artillery Barracks shooting halls and ranges, to the boxing rings, wrestling mats … [Read more...]
9/11 Hearings Will Be Postponed as Guantanamo Prepares for Storm
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Aug. 23, 2012 -Tropical storm Isaac’s projected path to Cuba has lawyers, observers and media leaving the island today after the base commanding officer recommended their evacuation. Military commissions judge Army Col. James L. Pohl postponed hearings of five accused 9/11 detainees … [Read more...]