These Options Could Make You a Faster Swimmer People often email Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, asking about swimming skills and techniques to get...
How to Relieve Pain from Overuse Injuries Tendinitis can flare up quickly if you are running several times a week for several miles.
Ask Stew: How to Adapt to Swimming with Fins Swimming with fins during rigorous military training, such as BUD/S and Army Ranger/Special Forces training, is required for...
Ask Stew: Addressing Issues with Running Form and Technique I find that running injuries usually occur when I make changes of some sort. Here are some questions on the topic of changes...
Tactical Fitness: What Type of Rucksack Should You Get for Training? A future service member asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, about the best rucksacks with which to train...
Electrostimulation, Not Steroids, Can Give You a Healthy Edge In dealing with the steroid problem in the U.S., some retired professional athletes and health industry pros have found an...
If You Are Functionally Fit, Think You Are Up to the TRX-Force Mission Readiness Challenge? The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand at times...
Ask Stew: Workout Do's and Don'ts for Those Trying to Max Out Pull-ups Practicing pull-ups and other pulling movements will improve your tactical ability by being able to pull yourself over...
How New Recruits Can Handle the Information Overload of Joining the Military Joining the military is a big decision, and the vast amount of information about how to prepare can cause anyone to overthink...
Friday Favorite Workout — Core and Cardio Day Adding in core training, mobility and flexibility exercises can take a cardio-only day to the next level.
Ask Stew: What Are the Best Routines to Put on Muscle Mass? The primary reason people start lifting weights is to put on muscle mass.
How Military Recruits Can Overcome Fitness Test Issues The most common fitness testing issues for new military recruits are running, push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, swimming and now...
