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Featured Fitness Articles

Physical fitness is an important part of being in the military. Reach your full physical potential with military workouts and fitness tips.

Ask Stew: How Heart Rate Zones Affect the Way You Train

First Phase BUD/S candidates participate in log physical training.

How to Handle Getting 'Rolled' During Tactical Training

How to Add a Lift Week to Your Calisthenics and Cardio Cycle

Navy recruiter League of Latin American Citizens Conference

Ask Stew: Should I Join the Military?

A U.S. Army Reserve military policeman recovers from a two-mile run during a physical fitness test.

How Important Is the Military Fitness Test?

Student swims using the freestyle stroke.

Try This Run, Calisthenics and Swim Workout for a Real Challenge

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Laurence Meeusen (right) and recruit Tylan Kanady (left), recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, carry a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Ask Stew: How to Add Log PT to Your Murph Workout Prep

Why a Self-Assessment Is Important Before Starting Your Own Training Program

Stationary bike workouts are a great way to diversity your fitness training.

Here's Why You Should Start Your Week with a Mobility Day

Trainer: Stew Smith, Navy SEAL

With years of experience as a Navy SEAL and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Stew Smith provides coaching to help you reach your full fitness potential.

Marine recruits go through swim qualifications at Parris Island.

Explaining the Three Phases of Tactical Fitness

There are three phases of tactical fitness for the student, candidate and the active-duty member, and each of them is...

Ask Stew: How Can I Improve Strength and Calisthenics Scores at the Same Time?

Use These Two Easy Hacks to Avoid Mindless Snacking, Skipped Workouts and Poor Sleep

Trouble Treading Water? Mobility and Stretching Exercises Can Help

A Marine swims laps at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

How to Prepare for Running and Swimming on the PST

Chief damage controllman gets in a workout.

Three Ways to Learn Tactical Training Skills Under Duress

A Marine executes a 25-yard sprint at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2018.

How to Add Pacing and Speed Drills to Your Run Workout

Latest In Military Fitness

What do you need to know about military fitness? Read about the latest in fitness trends, military fitness news and all the information you need to get through your military PT test and workouts.

These Workouts Will Add Variety to Your Endurance and Leg Day Training

Schriever Space Force Base Receives $30 Million for New Fitness Center

Trouble Treading Water? Mobility and Stretching Exercises Can Help

Army Combat Fitness Test team building event.

'This Is an Opportunity to Work My Butt Off': Female Soldiers Want to Excel Under New Fitness Standards

weighted sled during the Army Combat Fitness Test

Gendered Scoring, No More Leg Tucks: Army Unveils New Fitness Test. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Space Force Guardians during the Delta Dash at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Space Force Will Rely on Wearable Fitness Trackers by 2023, Raising Security and Privacy Concerns

Featured Fitness Video

Are you ready to learn what you need to know about military fitness? Watch our featured military fitness video for tips, tricks and information.

Military Health and Wellness

Beets, placed on a plate, are a key healthy ingredient.

Four Powerful Ways to Improve Your Health … with Herbs

Eating right mix of fats, carbs and proteins is key to a ketogenic diet.

Ask Stew: Does a Keto Diet or Fasting Work Best?

Training with Mobility: Assessing Movement and Performance

A Cooking Matters tour participant looks at heath-food options

10 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Training and Nutrition

Captain works on physical fitness in Afghanistan

Here's the Best Way to Honor the Fallen

How to Deal with Failure: Reframe and Move Forward

Face of Defense: Bodybuilding Helps Airman to Maintain Focus

Woman drinks water after workout to stay hydrated.

Dehydration Can Cause Lethargy, Dizziness and So Many More Issues

Special Operations Fitness

A career in Special Operations means an extra focus on military fitness. Learn everything you need to know about Special Operations fitness in this section.