What's Involved in an MMA Metabolic Resistance Workout The one thing every MMA fighter has in common is a powerful athletic physique built from metabolic resistance training.
A 'Dirty Dozen' of Tactical Fitness Training and Testing Ideas Training large groups with varied fitness levels is one of the most challenging things to accomplish with success.
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...
Why the 'Common PFT' Has Become the Fitness Standard While the regular military and law enforcement agencies use the "Common PFT," the specialized groups in these units have more...
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: How to Develop the Proper Push-up Posture Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, addresses proper push-up posture and how to strengthen upper- and lower...
The Top 10 Reasons Why People Fail at Special Ops There are many ways to fail out or quit any of the many special-ops programs, but the biggest reason someone fails is usually...
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...
These Options Could Make You a Faster Swimmer People often email Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, asking about swimming skills and techniques to get...
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.
The Most Challenging Leg Workout for Military Fitness This is a classic method for working the legs, glutes and hips, along with cardio events between resistance training.
How to Make Healthy Breakfast Choices While Eating Out Many retirees eat out for breakfast daily as a social activity, but making the right food choices for general health...
Cursing Like a Sailor May Help You with Your Next PT Test Science has linked cursing to physical fitness test improvements, which is particularly helpful if you are in the Navy, as...
The Best Fitness Workouts When You Are Pressed for Time If you only have 20-30 minutes or less to get in a workout for the day, keep it simple with a few exercises done in as many...
Why You Want to Build Muscle at Any Age and Work to Never Lose It It is easier to build muscle while we’re young, but keeping muscle mass gets more difficult as we age.
