Sit-ups and crunches are two of the most well-known abdominal exercises and often have a permanent place in workout plans.

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Try five joint-friendly chair moves that engage your core and help flatten belly overhang after 50—no floor work required.

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that there would be new, strict fitness standards enforced on the U.S.

The United States Armed Forces maintain distinct physical fitness standards across its service branches, reflecting each ...

The U.S. military will impose the “highest male standard” for all combat roles in each service branch, Defense Secretary Pete ...

UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

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Hegseth's new mandate also puts an emphasis on "gender-neutral" testing. Beginning in 2026, the Army's new fitness standards ...