FIGHTING FIT: Militia fitness with the Bundeswehr

For all those who do not yet know: for the first time in Austrian history, the militia is being (partially) mobilized. This means that ordinary citizens will once again become soldiers and go into battle. This time, however, not in combat against any enemy, as was the thought in the 1960s, but against a virus, against Corona.

This battle will not be like a shooting war, but it will still require a lot of strength from the approximately 3,000 mobilized soldiers. So it's better to be fit. Since we all usually have office jobs, our fitness is not necessarily at the highest level. The Bundesheer has also recognized this and has now created a fitness program specifically for the militia soldiers with the motto: Fit in 8 weeks.

There is a training plan and videos available on the specially created page that are updated weekly. This program can be done by anyone, not just militia soldiers. Being fit never hurts. HERE is the link to the fitness plan.

The Bundesheer on the Internet: www.bundesheer.at

The militia on the Internet: www.bundesheer.at/miliz