Troops who score high on the Army’s fitness test could soon be exempt from the tape measure test for height and weight balance, the service’s top enlisted soldier said this week. Sgt. Maj. of the Army ...

It's official -- the Army will now assess body fat using a tape measurement around the waist only. The service announced Monday it has simplified one of the key ways it judges soldier physical fitness ...

Are you among the people planning to lose weight as part of your New Year resolution? Wait, before you join a gym, here's a ...

Losing weight and getting in shape are popular New Year's resolutions -- but before you join a gym with the masses, it may help to determine your current fitness level with a walk test. kmlPhoto - ...

Exercise tests, heart rate and physical ability can tell you more about your health than the scale ever could. By Dana G. Smith Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your mental and ...

Airmen will also undergo a body composition analysis as part of the test that measures their waist circumference against ...