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Coast Guard Mandates New Fitness Tests for All Personnel

9/6/2025

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Starting next year, the Coast Guard will require mandatory physical fitness tests (PFTs) for all personnel.
Tests will include planks, push-ups, and a 1.5-mile run, with age-based alternatives like a 2,000-meter row or 12-minute swim.
The plank pose replaces sit-ups, aligning with recent Navy fitness updates.
Training plans will enhance core strength, upper-body endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.
Experts emphasize the importance of sleep for overall performance.

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Starting next year, the Coast Guard will require mandatory physical fitness tests (PFTs) for all personnel.
Tests will include planks, push-ups, and a 1.5-mile run, with age-based alternatives like a 2,000-meter row or 12-minute swim.
The plank pose replaces sit-ups, aligning with recent Navy fitness updates.
Training plans will enhance core strength, upper-body endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.
Experts emphasize the importance of sleep for overall performance.