Military Running Training: Speed or Distance? It Depends
What kind of military run training should you do? It depends.
Running and Cardio
Running Strategies: Timed Runs, Long Runs and Rucking
How do you improve your run time, no matter the distance or load? Here's what's required physiologically for each.
Workout of the Week: Running Faster With Sprints, Shuttle Runs and Timed Runs
Here is a workout that blends several types of running into a single workout with the goal of making you faster.
Ask Stew: Getting Faster with Goal-Pace Running
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and MIlitary.com's tactical fitness expert details how Goal-paced Running can help you run fast...
The Fundamentals of Rucking
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and Military.com's tactical fitness expert details the fundamentals of rucking.
Cardio or Weights: Which Comes First?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a fitness professional is, "If I am going to do my cardio and strength tr...
How to Prepare for the 2 Mile Army Run
Any soldier has in his vocabulary these four important words: Army Physical Fitness Test (or APFT). This test is mandatory in...
Take 2:00 Off Your PFT Mile
If you are a beginner, you should always ramp up distance, pace, and intensity over a six to eight week period.
PFT Run Workouts
Most of the time, I receive emails from people who are seeking to pass their PFT, and just as many who wish to max out their...
Big Cardio Workout Mix
Two of the favorite workouts this week accomplished by many of the local special ops candidates were mirror imaged twin worko...
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