Readiness Fitness
On this page, you will find links to tools that will help you to increase your fitness level with the goal to improve your overall health and readiness. Many of these tools are designed with the Soldier in mind, but can be used to improve health of civilian and Soldier alike.1 Some of this information is adapted from the Army Reserve National Guard fitness program.
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New! On-line 30-minute Workout Program
A new program on the Pentagon Channel, "Fit for Duty," leads viewers through a high-energy 30-minute workout. The show makes it simple to follow along and complete the demonstrated exercises. Read more >>
Army Physical Fitness Test Calculator
How many push-ups do you need to do in order to get 100% on the APFT this year? How many sit-ups? How fast do you need to do the 2 mile run? Find out by using this handy calculator...then train for it!
Target Heart-Rate Zone Calculator
You are getting aerobic exercise regularly, but are you getting into your heart-rate zone? If you are not, then you may not be reaping the full benefits of your exercise program. Find out your target heart-rate and maximize your results.
Army's "Weigh to Stay" Program
Participation in the Army's "Weigh to Stay" program just got easier! The U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) has announced a pilot program that will allow Soldiers (Reserve and Active) to receive the required nutritional counseling via the Internet.
Soldier Health Maintenance Manual
Your health is important because you will do your best when you feel your best. You are responsible for your health. The Army wants you to have the tools and skills you need to take care of your own health. The Soldier Health Maintenance Manual is provided here for you to download.
1 When appropriate, point values are assigned to provide a convenient method of scoring. Within each category, the relative values of each activity are accurate.
