The Air Force Physical Fitness Program, Is It Adequate?

In this paper the author defines four components of physical fitness - muscular fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility and body composition. Potential individual and organizational benefits of physical fitness are discussed. A brief history of military and the Air Force fitness programs from WW I to the present is given. The author uses this background information to assert that the Air Force physical fitness program has a number of shortcomings. The author then provides a framework for an improved program to meet the needs of the Air Force today and into the future.