PT Progression Series: Building a Better Workout with Supersets The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. The superset is another...
How These Workouts Pushed an Army Soldier and Recruit to the Next Level If your goal pace is to complete the two-mile run in 12 minutes, then you need to work on a six-minute mile pace or a 90...
You Asked, and Stew Smith Answers Your Top 10 Fitness Questions Here are the questions that Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, considers his top 10. All are relevant to...
Tactical Fitness: Improving Muscle and Cardio Endurance for PT Tests A soon-to-be Army recruit asks how to build long-distance muscle to excel at passing the Army physical fitness test.
These Three Workouts Target Your Specific Weakness Whether you are overweight, a running athlete or a strength athlete, everyone has a weakness that can be developed.
Four Common Denominators to Help You Graduate to Spec Ops Because of proper physical training, your body has a better foundation to remain fit throughout training and not become...
Ask Stew: Do Physical Fitness Tests Really Matter? Here is an email from a distinguished military and law enforcement officer concerning physical fitness testing in military...
Ask Stew: What Is a Fair Way to Judge a Fitness Test? Military and law enforcement personnel often ask about how fair fitness tests are and whether they accurately measure someone...
Try Out These Killer Combo of Pyramids and Five-Minute Sets Finding a workout that pushes the mind and body but allows for rest when needed requires a fine line between pushing your...
Traveling? This Hotel Room Workout Will Keep You Active If you need a rest, take it. But, if you need to be at the top of your game, be well-rested and well-tested.
What to Know About Creatine and Why the Military Regulates it for Special Forces Creatine's reputation is built on decades of scientific research and practical results, making it a common addition to sports...
The Essential Swim Workout for Military Special Operations Candidates Building a requisite level of swimming conditioning and water confidence takes time, patience and consistent time in the...
How to Improve Your Cardio Fitness Safely While running is an effective form of cardio, it is not always the best option for heavier athletes, especially those with...
How an Australian Potato Farmer Changed Running Forever Released in 2013, the movie “Cliffy” chronicles Australian Cliff Young’s rise from a potato farmer to an ultramarathoner and...