Air Force Weight Charts In 2004, the Air Force set new weight requirements for joining. Another change is that the weight requirements are now...
Breaking Down the Three Phases of Army Ranger School As with any of the special operations units in the U.S. military, it takes endurance, stamina, intelligence and mental...
The Challenges of Passing Military Swimming Tests One of the toughest swims I receive emails for on a weekly basis is the underwater swim , especially from Navy SEAL and Air...
Here's a Breakdown of the Combat Swim Stroke The combat swim stroke is a relaxing and super efficient stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
The Push-up System Over the years, I have developed several methods to increase push-ups and have written articles on ways to implement them...
Push-up Push Workout The program is a 10-day plan that requires push-ups daily, but it still has some sound physiological rules that incorporate...
Coast Guard Fitness Requirements Today, with the threat of terrorist attacks on American soil, the Coast Guard stands as our first line of defense against any...
How to Lose Weight and Get Fit for Military Duty Those who are overweight typically are not meeting the minimum physical fitness standards for their chosen branch of service.
Preparing for a Marathon Run There usually are one or two things that give out on you when running. It is either your lungs or your legs.
Ask Stew: How to Become a SEAL in Seven Steps Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, offers seven tips that could provide a pathway for teens to make it to...
5 Questions to Help Decide What You Really Need to Get Fit and Healthy If we break down the things in our lives that we need and do not need to get healthy, we might be surprised at how effective...
How to Combine Leg Day and Cardio Workouts During Your Fitness Training Mixing leg day with cardio workouts is a way to get quick, effective workouts if pressed for time and prepare the legs for...
How Injured Runners Can Continue Their Cardio Training You can still do cardio base training with nonimpact cardio, like biking, using the elliptical machine and swimming, if you...
5 Ways to Control the Key Ingredient to Losing Weight For most people in America, the main reason why we are overweight is simply the amount of food we eat.
Workout Ideas for Beginning Runners or Those Recovering from Injury If you run as part of your regular training, you will inevitably suffer a sprained ankle or knee, or an overuse injury such...