> war is still extremely physical, moving through dense obstacle filled environments or large open fields while wearing thick outfits and carrying equipment. T

> war is still extremely physical, moving through dense obstacle filled environments or large open fields while wearing thick outfits and carrying equipment. This requires endurance, not strength. Training to do this regularly won't give you bulging muscles. For those, you need short bursts of targeted high-intensity exercise. So a physically fit soldier won't necessarily look strong. Think marathon runner, not bodybuilder. I agree that the article isn't particularly well-written, but I think it's trying to express the idea that military effectiveness isn't linked to maintaining a particular warrior esthetic.