The Marine Corps is implementing changes to its Physical Fitness Test and body composition standards in accordance with the ...

Marines serving in combat arms jobs will begin taking a gender-neutral Physical Fitness Test on Jan. 1, 2026. All Marines in combat arms fields will soon have to meet the same standards on their ...

A United States Marine takes on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to see how well Marine Corps training stacks up against ...

Marine recruits conduct an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. (Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock/Marine Corps) The U.S. Marine Corps is slated to ...

Lance Cpl. Oscar O. Tapia conducts the pull-up portion of a physical fitness test on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. (Lance Cpl. Jodson B. Graves/Marine Corps) Two years after ...

Sgt. Major Carlos Ruiz shared his fitness routine for longevity at 50. Ruiz balances cardio, resistance training, and recovery to maintain Marine Corps fitness. He emphasizes hydration, proper gear, ...

The United States Marine Corp are proud, but they are also few, at least according to the recruiting slogan. The elite nature of the Corps means that the branch holds high standards of fitness and ...