In response to recruits that are "too fat to fight" the U.S. Army has revised its basic physical training program.
How's this for a statistic:
“Between 1995 and 2008, the proportion of potential recruits who failed their physicals each year because they were overweight rose nearly 70 percent”
That's a lot of recruits -- and a lot of failing. No wonder they needed to switch things up.
The powers that be have incorporated more yoga-like stretching exercises to promote overall fitness. In addition, more sprinting has been added -- something dear to my heart -- and less distance running.
Also gone is the soda at the mess hall, replaced by milk and green leafy vegetables. It's a good start, but if they really want to ramp up weight loss, go heavier on the meats (for the non-vegetarians), vegetables, and fruit, and eliminate grains altogether.
- Daily Life Wellness
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