Marines Told to Cut High-Intensity Workouts During Coronavirus Outbreak
27 Mar 2020
Military.com | By Gina Harkins
Marines are known for having some of the military's toughest fitness standards, but as the coronavirus continues to spread among troops they've been told to consider less-intense workouts.
In a memo posted to the Marine Corps' fitness website, leathernecks were told to "suspend high-intensity workouts, endurance heavy training, and working out in large groups." The guidance, titled COVID-19 Fitness Tips, was issued by Col. Stephen Armes, director of the Marine Corps' Force Fitness Division.
"Human performance research shows that extended periods of high-intensity endurance exercise can make athletes more susceptible to illness for up to 72 hours after the exercise session," Armes wrote.
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