Military Workouts

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Valenca, 1st Combat Camera Squadron superintendent, performs a dead lift during a weightlifting test (U.S. Air Force photo/ Nicole Mickle)

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...

Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing complete portions of the workout during the wing’s annual Murph Challenge in the Hess Fitness Center at Hill Air Force Base ((U.S. Air Force photo/Thakariah Minson).

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...

B Co., 1st Bn., 145th Avn. Regt. flight school students run on the Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility track as part of their physical training routine Aug. 10. (U.S. Army photo by Emily Brainard)

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...

Killer Combo of Pyramids and 5 Min Sets

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

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Stephen Frank, instructor pilot, 559 Flying Training Squadron, performs leg press to build up his quads and lower muscle groups, 16 July, 2014, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong/ Released)

Workout of the Week: Leg and Cardio Mix

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

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Greg Zieba, front left, and Capt. Timothy Chun, front right, lead Marines from Detachment One, Communication Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group on a ruck march during a 'Grissom Ghouls 5K' at Grissom Air Reserve Base (U.S. Air Force photo/Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Workout of the Week: Organizing the 50-50-50 Spec Ops Triathlon

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

Pfc. Alex Colliver, foreground, pulls a 90-pound sled 50 meters that simulates the strength needed in pulling a battle buddy out of harm's way during a pilot for the Army Combat Fitness Test, a six-event assessment designed to reduce injuries and replace the current Army Physical Fitness Test. (Photo by Sean Kimmons)

Tough Mix of Pyramid, Super Set, and Max Rep Sets (Single Workout)

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

Photo illustration of a pilot military pressing an F-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

Workout of the Week: Push and Leg Mix Combo

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

Marines flip over obstacles and climb ropes as the sun peers over the horizon. The training was part of an obstacle course during which Marines retained team and morale building techniques.

Military.com's Best Fitness Articles of 2018

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives us his top fitness picks of 2018.

Boot Camp Mentality and Tips for Success

Here are some tips to help you prepare for the greatest challenge of your life.

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Lacey Hancock works out with dumbbells in Smith Physical Fitness Center while Curtis Nelson spots her. The two have become close friends as they share their love of bodybuilding and fitness with others. (Photo Credit: Eric Pilgrim)

Advance Your Fitness Level Through Periodization

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, lays out a perfect plan for those beginning their f...

U.S. Army Soldiers conduct their two-mile run during the Army Physical Fitness Test (Photo courtesy of militaryonesource.mil)

Ask Stew: Fitness Goals Using the PT Pyramid

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

Pararescueman from the 48th Rescue Squadron workout while using technologies to track their physical and mental well-being as part of the Human Performance Optimization program at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Mar. 13, 2019. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Kristine Legate)

How the Mind-Body Connection Affects Performance

Here are some ways to think your way to better physical performance -- whether it is a PT test, or just a normal workout.

Bridget Rolens demonstrates various mindfulness activities during the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction luncheon Feb. 27 at Scott. Mindfulness meditation is being used in a variety of ways in the military. Rolens is the owner and program facilitator for the Pathways to Mindfulness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kiana Brothers)

It's Time We Look at Mental Health the Same as Physical Health

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and Military.com's tactical fitness expert explains why taking a mental health day as part of your fitn...

Marine recruit Andrade was required to lose 60 pounds in order to enlist in the Marine Corps (Photo By: Kailey J. Maraglia).

Ask Stew: Losing Weight Before Joining the Military

Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and Military.com's tactical fitness expert gives advice to a service member who is trying to lose weigh...