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

Here's How a Non-Swimming Athlete Can Improve at Swimming

Try This Test Week When Transitioning from Calisthenics and Cardio to a Lifting Cycle

Clemson University Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet Jared Stoltz, a senior from Fayetteville, North Carolina, majoring in criminal justice, tracks his fellow cadets as they run two miles during an Army Physical Fitness Test Jan. 15, 2015. U.S. Army soldiers are required to pass the test at least once every six months. It consists of two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit-ups and the timed two-mile run. (Ken Scar/U.S. Army)

Ask Stew: Help! I Need to Pass My APFT or I'll Lose My ROTC Scholarship

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Station Honolulu

How to Create a Timeline for Joining the Military

Feel the Burn of 2-Minute Push-Ups and Max Pull-Ups Without the Reps

Ask Stew: How Can I Reduce the Pain in My Feet When I Run or Ruck?

What Are the Best Running Progression Options Once Your Goal Is Met?

Here Are the Pros and Cons of Seasonal Changes to Workouts

Ask Stew: How to Prepare to Handle PST Rule Changes

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...

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego recruiters doing pull-ups.

Try This Pull-Up and Push-Up Half-Pyramid Challenge

Ask Stew: How Can I Manage the Big Weight Loss I Need to Achieve My Military Goals?

U.S. soldiers from the 114th Signal Battalion participate during a battalion run around Fort Meade, Maryland.

Check These Running Cues to Improve Your Run Time

Try These Remedies and Ways to Prevent Post-Workout Chafing

A soldier runs during his Army physical fitness test.

Ask Stew: How Can I Improve Endurance Without Losing Strength?

Here’s the Science Behind Hugging Your Way to Better Health, Wellness and Performance

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.

The effects of alcohol on fitness training

7 Reasons to Consider Giving Sober October a Try

Squats are a good exercise option for leg day.

How to Build Up to 3 Leg Days a Week

Soldier takes the Army Combat Fitness Test at Fort McCoy.

The Army's New Fitness Test Is Here. For Real This Time. No, Seriously. But Its Future Is Uncertain.

A Marine recruit performs crunches during a physical training session.

Ask Stew: Here Are Two Approaches to the Military Recruitment Process

Here's a Way to Make Lifting Heavy Weight Feel Light

A senior airman completes a swimming workout.

Try This Time-Saving Workout That Can Help with Dive and Rescue Swimmer Training

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.