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...
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...
What's Included on a Service Academy or ROTC Fitness Test Each branch of military service has similar requirements in its fitness testing, but there are some differences.
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...
How Assessing Your Fitness Can Save Your Life or Those You Love Assessing your abilities regularly can help you one day, when needed, to save yourself, your family, your teammates or other...
How to Build Speed and Power for PT Tests Depending upon the branch of service, the PT tests vary in exercises, timed events and run distances.
Looking for a Challenge? Give This Advanced Workout a Try. Here is a workout that incorporates some of the challenging events advanced-level military members will see during their...
Ask Stew: Examining the Pros and Cons of Wearing a Weight Belt Here is a question concerning the use of weight belts, using some of my personal workouts designed for the tactical athlete.
What You Should Know About Five Common Fitness Injuries Nagging injuries and small aches or pains can occur at any time. Here's some suggestions about how to prevent them or recover...
Ask Stew: What Type of Workout Is Best for Someone Starting a Fitness Routine? When trying to get back into shape after a layoff, consider starting with a full body/cardio day split so you can avoid...
How to Prepare for Military Service During Your Last Season of Competitive Athletics If you are applying for a job that has a challenging special ops selection, it is critical to take any weakness developed...
Try This Run Plus Swim or Ruck Workout with Added Calisthenics Leg days during calisthenics and cardio cycles should look different than your typical leg day in the gym.
Ask Stew: 'There Are Seven Days in a Week and 'Someday' Is Not One of Them' Whether you are trying to start exercising again after a long break from physical activity or learn a foreign language, it...
Should You Nap, Walk or Caffeinate to Beat That Post-Lunch Tiredness? There are many factors that can contribute to midday drowsiness, including poor sleep, too much food at lunch, lack of...
