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Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participated in a swim qualification at the University of New Orleans, Feb. 7, 2019. A swim qualification is designed to reduce fear, raise self-confidence and develop Marines with the ability to survive in water. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Dante J. Fries)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participated in a swim qualification at the University of New Orleans on Feb. 7, 2019. A swim qualification is designed to reduce fear, raise self-confidence and develop Marines with the ability to survive in water. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Dante Fries)

What is AMP-IT? AMP-IT (Aquatic Maximum Power Intensity Training) is the water version of the popular Marine Corps HITT (High Intensity Tactical Training) program. Don't think it's just another water aerobics class. AMP-IT provides a strenuous workout. In fact, it can oftentimes be more strenuous than gym workouts. This workout encompasses a variety of high intensity activities designed to: - Increase strength, cardiovascular endurance and lung capacity, helping to improve PFT scores. - Reduce the risk of injury, facilitate recovery and decrease recovery time. - Be as challenging as on-land PT. Because it's non-weight bearing, AMP-IT, unlike land based workouts reduces stress on joints and bones making it accessible to injured Marines, Marines on light or limited duty can continue to train with their unit.

Marines take part in Aquatic Maximum Power Intense Training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, August 5, 2016. AMP-IT features low-resistance training and is designed for participants of any physical fitness level. The class is offered from 5:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Camp Hansen 50 meter pool.