8 Ways Military PT Has Shaped the Wider World of Fitness
Military fitness training has influenced the country's fitness world for decades, inspiring generations with its workouts.
- Boot Camp Workouts: popular in the 1990s, these group classes involved calisthenics and jogging, and have since evolved to include cardio machines and weighted equipment.
- Pull-up Bars, Calisthenics and the PT Pyramid: pull-up bars are common on military bases, reflecting the emphasis on calisthenics and strength training.
Military fitness training has infiltrated our country’s fitness world for decades.
Author's summary: Military PT shaped fitness world.
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Military.com — 2025-10-27