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As part of the Fit to Fight program, the Air Force adopted a more stringent physical fitness assessment in 2004 and replaced the annual ergo-cycle (stationary bike) test that the Air Force had used for several years. [1] [2] Results are stored in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) and accessible via the AF Portal. [3]
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Throughout the charts and levels, the five exercises are the same, but more difficult variations are introduced: [7] Stretching; Sit-up; Back extension; Push-up; Running in place; A walk or run may be substituted for the final exercise; the distances to be covered and the time to be taken are also specified in the plan.
At 35, women should maintain 19 push-ups — just one drop from a 25-year-old woman’s expectation — while men should be able to reach 21 — seven less than men a decade younger.
The test presently consists of three stations: sit-up, push-up, and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) run. Based on their age, sex and vocation, persons taking the IPPT are required to meet certain standards under the IPPT Standards and Scoring System in order to pass the test. [3]
With eyes still on the weight overhead, rise onto left forearm, then push into the palm of left hand to sit up. Keeping core engaged, reverse the move to return to starting position. That’s 1 rep.
As from 2020/2021 a new set of fitness tests, the Role Fitness Test, have been introduced, which cover a broader range of physical performance but have the disadvantage of requiring equipment such as a hex bar for deadlifts, a pull up bar for pull ups, power-bags to lift and carry, and weighted bag (simulating a casualty) to drag.
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