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

Staying fit isn’t just for the young—regular physical activity becomes even more important as we age. For people over 60, exercise helps maintain mobility, independence, and overall well-being.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, U.S., September 30, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, U.S., September 30, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force is making physical fitness assessments biannual for all airmen and introducing a 2-mile run as part of the service’s fitness initiative in the new year, the Air Force ...

The Department of the Air Force has launched a new initiative aimed at motivating airmen and guardians to maintain high standards of physical fitness. Here, guardians perform air squats at Peterson ...