Military Stepping Up Fitness Initiatives to Become Wellness Leader

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The Armed Forces have long been seen as the epitome of fitness, trailblazing the way for new and evermore impressive exercise programs. Look no further than TRX and other suspension-training offshoots, bootcamp-style workouts and military-inspired obstacle runs, to name a few examples.

In recent years, however, the military has also received a lot of flak for the number of its troops and recruits who just don't live up to the reputation. Boasting some of the country's finest fitness facilities just wasn't enough — what was lacking were the proper tools and support systems to help military personnel understand and take ownership of their overall health. Over the past couple of years, the Department of Defense and its branches have rolled out several initiatives to improve the overall health and wellness of servicemen and women and their families. In a reversal of roles, many of the initiatives incorporate ideas that the fitness industry has recognized for years — namely, that physical fitness is just one component of a healthy lifestyle and requires resources and support outside of the gym to be successful.

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