Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Having strong trunk control is essential for doing pull-ups. (Thinkstock photo) If you are like most combat-fit NS men, taking the ...

SINGAPORE — Changes to the annual Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) for national servicemen could be announced within the next few months, with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) finalising ...

SINGAPORE: Many men struggle when it comes to keeping fit and staying active after completing National Service (NS). This is especially so after we complete the reservist cycle and are no longer held ...

I read about the new Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) with mixed feelings. It appears that we have lowered our passing standards and, consequently, sacrificed some of the Singapore Armed ...

SINGAPORE – From Oct 14, operationally ready national servicemen (NSmen) will no longer be able to fulfil their annual fitness requirements at Maju Camp’s Fitness Conditioning Centre (FCC). They can ...

SINGAPORE - Further changes have been made to the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) to push fit servicemen to ace the military fitness test. The latest round of tweaks follow a three-month ...

THE Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) seems to be adopting the "keep it simple" approach with its decision to review one of the sacred cows of its combat fitness standards - the Individual Physical ...

As an NSman, you’re obligated to take and pass your annual Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) throughout your reservist cycle. It consists of three stations — push-ups, sit-ups and the 2.4km ...