Military PFT Prep

To pass the two-mile run portion of the APFT, ACFT and graduate Basic Combat Training, soldiers must score at least 50.

How true is the saying "if you are not puking, you are not trying?"

What is the level of volume required to improve training in calisthenics fitness testing?

The CFT is intended to keep Marines ready for the physical rigors of contemporary combat operations.

Using the pyramid as a warm-up, mixing in upper body exercises is a good way to prepare for higher volume sections of a worko...

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert's workout of the week.

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert answers a question from a reader on how to properly...

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how to prepare for your fitness test and op...

Here is a workout that builds up quickly and peaks with several mental/physical challenges.

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert gives the lowdown on how to perfect your PT scores.

Fitness by Service

You do not need to be an athlete to be in good or above-average shape.

Most of our training injuries happen when we lift too much, run too fast or do too many repetitions.

Depending on your age, fitness level, goals and activity, there are many types of rest to consider.

You cannot address run training for the non-athlete or non-running athlete the same way as a running athlete would.