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The aim of the study was to assess the level of physical activity and body mass index of the Polish Air Force soldiers. A total of 543 professional soldiers (men) doing military service in military units of the Polish Air Force underwent the examination. The average age of examined soldiers amounted to 34.8 \u00b1 9.0 years. In order to carry out the research, the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used. Out of the total of 477 questionnaires that qualified for the analysis, a high level of physical activity was found among 81.1% of subjects, moderate 10.5% and low 8.4%. Average MET values were obtained in the following: job-related, relocation (transportation), housekeeping, recreation (leisure activities and sport). The average MET values were 4173 \u00b1 5306 MET; 2371 \u00b1 2725 MET; 2455 \u00b1 4843 MET; 2421 \u00b1 2802 MET, respectively. The average level of body mass index amounted to 25.98 \u00b1 3.38 kg\/m2. 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