The Army revamped the fitness test three years ago, going from three events — pushups, situps and a run — to six events — dead lift, power throw, push-ups, leg tuck, run and a combination ...

Here is an email from an FBI candidate who failed the FBI physical fitness test the first time around. "Stew, I wish I had used your FBI PFT workout about 10 weeks ago, but I am on it now and ...

Here is a question from a special ops candidate who has to do both the 500-meter swim and the 1.5-mile timed run in his fitness test: Stew, I think my biggest thing with my running and swimming is ...

As it resumes its physical fitness testing July 1, the Air Force is introducing a new scoring system that eliminates the waist measurement and raises the maximum points for push-ups and sit-ups.

FBI agents recommend running at least 12 hours a week to get ready for the test. "That's what these tests do. They get you to a level where you're going to be able to handle stress," explained ...

Sailors who ace fitness test are now exempt from Navy body fat limits As long as you can do 76 push-ups in two minutes, the Navy won't mind if you can't make the tape test. By Patty Nieberg ...

Spc. Efren Gandara performs leg tucks during a pilot for the Army Combat Readiness Test, a six-event assessment that became the basis for much of the new Army Combat Fitness Test. The new ACFT ...

A new contract, approved by the Portland Police Association, provides a 1 percent pay premium for officers who can meet fitness standards.