Why did the point scale range go from five to 10 year age groups?
Yes. Age groupings will change to 10-year groups (< 30, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+) which are based on the underlying scientific data and they are simpler. There is no science or health-based rationale for five-year age groups. Since the Air Force's stated goals are to change the culture on fitness and to simplify the program, the fitness program has 10 new charts vice the current 16 charts. Also, this moves away from the fallacy that advancement in age should permit a reduction in physical fitness and a corresponding increase in health risk.
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