Summary
The U.S. Air Force has updated its physical fitness test to improve the readiness and overall health of its service members. The new rules allow airmen to choose between different exercises for cardiovascular, strength, and core evaluations, starting officially in July. This change is part of a broader push to ensure military personnel are fit and ready for their missions.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Air Force introduced new fitness testing to improve readiness and service member health.
- Airmen can now choose between a 2-mile run or a 20-meter shuttle run for cardiovascular testing.
- Strength evaluation options include one-minute push-ups or two-minute hand-release push-ups.
- Core testing choices are one-minute sit-ups, two-minute cross-leg reverse crunches, or a timed forearm plank.
- Body composition will be measured with a waist-to-height ratio.
- Official testing under the new standards begins in July.
- Colonels' fitness scores will be recorded starting next month, with other ranks to follow.
- A Pentagon memo mandates annual fitness tests for all active-duty personnel.
