Stew Smith Article Guide If you are looking for answers to questions about military fitness, it is probably in the article archive for Military.com's...
The Importance of Training Before You Enter the Military Here is a list of just a few of the many former military officers and enlisted who train civilians to lose weight and prepare...
This New Fitness Product Buys into the F.A.S.T. Principle Every now and then, Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, finds a new fitness product or idea that he thinks...
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What Makes Some Service Members More Mentally Tough What makes some people tougher than others? What are the common traits of ordinary people doing extraordinary things?
The Mind and Body Connection There is very little doubt that our mind and body are connected. The super highway of nerves and a variety of hormones in the...
Four Powerful Ways to Improve Your Health … with Herbs Nature has long provided mankind with powerful health solutions. Thankfully, these natural healing properties are available...
How to Relieve Pain from Overuse Injuries Tendinitis can flare up quickly if you are running several times a week for several miles.
How to Train After an Injury or Illness After an illness or injury, it is often difficult to regain the same level of fitness you worked so hard to achieve.
Failures in Nutrition: Why We Easily Stray from Good Habits No matter what your training goal is, you can’t do it without putting the right fuel into your body. What's the solution?
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...
Try This Military Fitness Workout to Improve Leg Strength and Endurance Leg days in military preparation training require two components: strength training with weights and movement training with...