Pulse TV – Let’s get physical with Facebook


Delve into the world of fitness apps, with a side order of meek robots and how not to take a Facebook profile picture. On the show this week, expect to see: *Best fitness apps *When Tech Attacks! *Top 5 profile picture faux pas *Your feedback in Say What?

Al Moreno Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)


6/26/10 Al did 27 pullups at this years Marine PFT at age 64, see new video. (10/07/09 update: Martin was able to re-calculate the correct PFQ score due to an error in the 3 mile run distance, as a 297. Additionally, a former Marine also calculated the score at 297. Al says “Im absolutely good with that”) Al Moreno served as a Marine in Vietnam from 1968-1969. On May 18, 2008 at age 62 Al performed the PFT with other active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton Marine Base in California to achieve the highest possible fitness score of 300 points. Al is very proud to be a former-Marine saying “Once a Marine, Always a Marine!”. Al is an avid rock climber and works hard to stay in “Marine Corps” shape. In 1996, when Al was 50, he qualified for and was selected to participate in the American Gladiators show. The Gladiators show was cancelled a month later before he had a chance to tape a show. Al is a private investigator and specializes in personal training and security in the Long Beach, California area. Al is a great motivator to others and is available for personal training and speaking engagements. He can be contacted at aam@globalinvestigations.com.

What are the physical fitness standards to be a Marine?

I’m interested in doing personal fitness. I figure I’d set my bar at the best of the best. I’ve looked at the Marine recruitment site and they offer not even a hint of what sort of fitness you’d need to be in.

Thanks for commenting.
By all means, share whatever fitness standards you know. Anything is better than not knowing anything.

Statement Of Secretary Kathleen Sebelius On National Physical Fitness And Sports Month

Statement Of Secretary Kathleen Sebelius On National Physical Fitness And Sports Month
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. This month-long focus on fitness and sports can trace its roots to the “President’s Fitness Test” schools have given for years, and for good reason. Fit kids are better students. But physical activity also raises energy levels and sharpens concentration for adults. No matter what your age is, exercise can strengthen your heart and your bones. It …

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