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HPRC's human performance optimization (HPO) website is for U.S. Warfighters, their families, and those in the field of HPO who support them. The goal is Total Force Fitness: Warfighters optimized to carry out their mission as safely and effectively as possible.

Physical Fitness

It is well-known how important physical fitness is to performance. Usually the first question that comes to mind when discussing human performance is how one can train the physical body for optimal functioning. This section seeks to help you answer that question by providing you with resources on multiple dimensions of physical fitness including comprehensive physical training manuals, information on injury prevention, tools for assessing your physical fitness, training principles, and general physical fitness guidelines.
Fitness Guides
These comprehensive fitness training manuals are based on both knowledge and practice.
CrossFit
Depending on who you talk to, CrossFit is either the best fitness strategy or a recipe for disaster; a foolish fad that hurts as many as it helps. Read more for details.
Physical Fitness Resources
Use these resources from around the to improve your physical fitness.
Physical Fitness Assessments
Tools for assessing your physical fitness.
Navy Seal Fitness Guide (PDF)