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| physical fitness | ; |
| fitness | ; ; ; |
| physical training (PT) | () |
| individual testing | |
| formation | |
| running | |
| athletic competition | |
| teamwork drills | |
| toughness | |
| good physical conditioning | |
| physical training program | |
| physical profiles | ; |
| new Army doctrine of physical fitness | |
| component of physical fitness | |
| cardio-respiratory (CR) endurance | - (- ) |
| muscular activity | |
| muscular strength | |
| muscle group | |
| muscular endurance | |
| flexibility | |
| body composition | |
| adherence to basic exercise principles | |
| resting | ; |
| regularity | |
| progression | |
| duration of exercise | |
| balance | |
| recovery | |
| overload | |
| exercise session | |
| stretching exercise | |
| type of exercise | |
| repetition maximum (RM) | |
| intense exercise | |
| warm-up | |
| unit sports competition | |
| vigorous physical activity | |
| 2-mile run | 3219 |
| ligament | |
| tendon | |
| running-in-place | |
| slow jogging | |
| stretching | |
| calisthenics | |
| cool-down | |
| unit program | () |
| individual program | |
| special program |
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| to maintain the physical ability and stamina | |
| to promote unit cohesiveness and discipline | |
| to maintain the highest level of physical fitness | |
| to exert in a single effort | |
| to enhance flexibility | |
| to prevent injuries |
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Physical Training
A soldiers level of physical fitness has a direct impact on his combat readiness. Physical training ensures that each soldier maintains the physical ability and stamina needed to do his mission. Other objectives are to promote unit cohesiveness and discipline. These are met by combining individual testing, formation, running, athletic competition, weight control, proper diet, teamwork drills, and freedom from drug and alcohol abuse. Mental fitness and toughness come from experience and success. Good physical conditioning increases unit's chances of success.
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Physical training programs are designed to include the elements of overload, progression, balance, variety, and regularity.
The Armys physical fitness training program extends to all branches of the total Army. This includes the USAR and ARNG and encompasses all ages, ranks and both sexes. Its purpose is to physically condition all soldiers throughout their careers beginning with IET. It also includes soldiers with limiting physical profiles who must also participate in physical fitness training.
Commanders and leaders must ensure that all soldiers in their units maintain the highest level of physical fitness.
