Navy Pilots Weight-Loss App Program

In this episode we dive into an article reporting that thousands of sailors who did not meet Navy body composition standards will have free access to the popular weight-loss app Noom for a year as part of a pilot Fitness Enhancement Program. The Navy is funding this $466,560 initiative with excess congressional funds to explore resources that support sailor readiness. This pilot program will offer personalized diet plans, virtual coaching, and AI-powered tracking tools, but it will not cover weight-loss medications. The Navy will track the program's effectiveness based on participation, feedback, and whether more sailors meet fitness standards. Noom executives are optimistic and have noted interest from other military branches.