Military Workouts
Ask Stew: Is the Pyramid Workout Structure Optimal for Training?
The pyramid is a perfect workout, complete with a warm-up, a max-out and a cool down all rolled into one. But is it optimal?
Shifting Training Focus from Calisthenics to Weight Lifting
The autumn workout cycle is a special mix of the previous summer high rep calisthenics and cardio workouts and the heavier li...
How to Get Ready for Timed Runs: Beginner Guide
Starting from near zero preparing for your timed run? Stew tells you how to get ready.
Workout of the Week: Pyramid Warm-Up, Pyramid Lift
Here's a new twist on the classic military PT Pyramid workout.
Workout of the Week: Reverse Pyramids Workout Options
Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness guru gives you a way to vary the popular reverse pyramid workout.
Workout of the Week: Swimming Challenge Pyramid
Looking to get enough swimming done in one day to last awhile? Here's a few great options.
Ask Stew: The Difference Between Power and Absolute Strength
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert answers a question from a Navy service member about...
The Murph Plus Devil's Mile 'Suped Up' Challenge
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and MIlitary.com's tactical fitness expert's workout of the week, a variation on the Murph Chal...
Push, Pull, Full, Leg, Core, Cardio – Circuit Development
Creating a full body circuit workout requires some consideration to the types of movements and energy systems we engage in or...
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