How to Achieve a Good Score on the Army Airborne PFT If you are preparing to become a member of a special operations group, you must graduate from the Army Basic Airborne Course...
What You Should Know About the New Special Forces/Special Operations Fitness Test There is a new Special Forces/Special Operations fitness test making its way around the team areas and creating a fun and...
Try Out These Killer Combo of Pyramids and Five-Minute Sets Finding a workout that pushes the mind and body but allows for rest when needed requires a fine line between pushing your...
How Navy SEALs Grow During Times of Adversity There's a silver lining to adversity that is critical to know. It's the confidence you gain from overcoming it that can't be...
How to Transition from a Football and Powerlifting Background to Become a Navy SEAL People often ask me how I trained for SEAL training before there were movies, books and websites helping people prepare. This...
Delving into the Many Ways to Define Mental Toughness Mental toughness has many definitions and is not limited to athletic performance and pain tolerance.
Mentally Tough? Why the Power of the Mind Is Crucial in Spec Ops Training Preparing for any Special Operations training program can be challenging and often lead to questioning yourself if you are...
Ask Stew: How Did You Recover from BUD/S Training? A reader asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, what he did to handle the soreness from Basic Underwater...
Why Being Smart and Safe Is Key to Cold Water Training When I was attending SEAL training, the water off San Diego was brutal to new recruits.
Why You Don't Have to Be a Certain Size or Shape to Make it Through BUD/S I often receive emails concerning guys who are "too lean", "too short", "too tall" or "too big" to attend SEAL training.
The Best Fitness Strategy to Prepare to Serve in Military Special Operations Being selected for military special operations programs requires a layered approach to fitness.
6 Biking Options to Replace Running if You Are Injured If you are dealing with common running injuries such as shin splints, stress fractures or persistent foot and knee pain...
Circuit to Improve Pull-Ups: First Strength, Then Muscle Stamina Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper body...
Why Improved Flexibility and Mobility Is Crucial for Tactical Service Members When it comes to tactical fitness, being more flexible and mobile can make the difference between peak performance and...
How Group Exercise Can Do More for Veterans Than Going Solo For more than a decade, Team Red, White and Blue -- a nonprofit organization for veterans – has operated a unique program...
