The Abilene Police Officers Association is pushing to shed mandatory physical fitness standards in favor of a voluntary, incentivized program for the city's peace officers. Across the board, numerous ...

Some law enforcement agencies in Texas are shedding mandatory physical fitness standards. Is the San Angelo Police Department among them? SAPD Chief Travis Griffith said there is no push to change the ...

Regular exercise is not only good for the body, but it may also help you stay cool under pressure. Research published in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — The first step to protecting others starts here. The Spanish Fort Police Department is putting its ...

Firefighting is the most physically demanding job in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracked the physical requirements of about 480 jobs at more than 56,000 workplaces ...

Not everyone who aspires to serve in the military has a background in athletics. In fact, it’s a common misconception that you need to be an athlete to get into shape for service. The truth is, anyone ...

New research into the relationship between higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and executive functions among school-age children suggests that kids who are physically fit tend to have more ...

Individuals who are physically fit may be better equipped to handle the negative effects of dehydration, according to research from the University of California, Riverside. In a study using ...