Sign up for a unique fitness challenge that will assess your physical capabilities, guided by expert exercise scientists.
120 Min
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Get a tactical breakdown of your current strength and endurance. This test pinpoints where you’re battle-ready and where you might need to reinforce to stay in fighting shape.
Discover how your fitness stacks up for the long haul. With these insights, you’ll have the intel to stay mobile, maintain your independence, and keep pushing forward—no matter the terrain ahead.
Receive mission-critical feedback from a team of exercise scientists and nutrition specialists. They’ll arm you with a clear action plan to help you maintain the strength and resilience that’s part of your DNA.
The Veterans Physical Fitness Test was built with intel from top experts and heavyweights in health, strength, and longevity: Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Andy Galpin PhD respectively. This isn’t your standard PT; it’s a mission-ready assessment designed to measure critical components like strength, endurance, and metabolic health, to give you a clear, science-backed read on where you stand. This test doesn’t just show you the numbers—it provides a battle plan for long-term resilience, giving every participant the tools to maintain peak performance and readiness for the road ahead.
is the foundation of resilience and longevity. Measuring it helps identify areas to build power and maintain independence.
reveals how well your heart and lungs support your body, impacting long-term health and daily energy.
supports flexibility and ease of movement. Tracking it helps you stay functional and pain-free as you age.
Marine GySgt turned performance coach. Spent two decades navigating the high-stakes landscape of intelligence and special operations, learning what grit and resilience really mean. Now, I channel that into training athletes, military veterans, and first responders. Let’s work together to not only set new personal records but to redefine what’s possible for your body and your life.
Former Marine turned high-performance coach, I bring 20 years of grit and tactical experience to the world of athletic training.
To empower veterans, first responders, and athletes to reach peak physical and mental resilience, setting a new standard for health and performance.
To deliver science-driven, results-oriented coaching that pushes boundaries and fosters unbreakable strength, resilience, and purpose in every client.
A biomarker of aging is a measurable indicator of physiological aging rather than just chronological age. It reflects how well the body is functioning and adapting to stressors, revealing one’s biological age. Biomarkers can span across physical attributes (like strength or mobility), molecular levels (such as DNA damage), and metabolic measures (like blood sugar regulation). In essence, these biomarkers tell us how resilient, adaptable, and healthy the body is in its current state and predict how it may fare in the future.
Muscle strength, particularly in the legs and core, and grip strength are strong predictors of overall physical health and mortality. Strength correlates with biological age, meaning that individuals with greater strength typically show reduced biological aging markers.
Strength serves as a proxy for muscle mass, coordination, neuromuscular health, and even bone density. As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass (sarcopenia) and muscle function, so maintaining strength into older age shows resilience against these declines.
Grip strength is highly regarded in aging research because it doesn’t only reflect isolated hand strength but provides insight into muscle quality, coordination, and central nervous system health. A stronger grip often indicates robust neuromuscular function and healthier muscle fibers. Research has consistently shown that grip strength correlates with longevity and can predict adverse outcomes, such as frailty, cognitive decline, and mobility limitations. So, it’s not merely a measure of hand strength but a reflection of overall body function and resilience.
Strength assessments across multiple muscle groups can indicate cardiorespiratory fitness, metabolic health, and functional mobility. For example: High strength scores often correlate with lower body fat, better blood pressure, and improved blood sugar regulation, all of which are protective against diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Lower strength scores can signal inflammation, hormonal imbalances (e.g., lower testosterone or estrogen), and metabolic dysregulation. Regular strength assessments help detect early declines that may signify increased disease risk or premature aging, enabling proactive health interventions.
Strength is a protective factor against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. Stronger muscles use glucose more efficiently, reducing the risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Similarly, strength training enhances cardiovascular health by improving circulation, reducing blood pressure, and increasing HDL cholesterol.
Studies link higher strength with a lower incidence of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and abdominal fat) that increases disease risk. Maintaining strength directly supports metabolic health, reducing the likelihood of these conditions.
Disclaimer: Participants should ensure they are free of any contraindications or physical limitations and assume any risk associated with participation. This assessment is inspired by methods developed by Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Andy Galpin, though they are not affiliated with or endorse this event.