How a Cross Country Runner Prepares for Military What are the strengths and weaknesses that a cross country runner needs to focus on to join the military?
Ask Stew: How to Train for Timed Runs If you think 1.5 miles is long distance, this article is for you. Or if must improve on timed runs, you can do this week of...
Take 2:00 Off Your PFT Mile If you are a beginner, you should ramp up distance, pace and intensity over a six- to eight-week period.
Push it to the Limit: Calisthenics and Cardio AMRAPs As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) has grown in popularity as fitness evolves into a competition. Here is a combination of...
Treadmills That Train You for Military Fitness Tests Professional treadmills have technology that can prepare you for athletic performance, and anyone training to enter a...
Adding Weights During High-Rep/High-Mileage Cycles Here is a typical leg day that will help an athlete build muscle stamina and cardiovascular ability for running faster...
Big Cardio Workout Mix Two of the favorite workouts this week accomplished by many of the local special-ops candidates were mirror-image twin...
The Fundamentals of Rucking Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details the fundamentals of rucking.
Ask Stew: Getting Faster with Goal-Pace Running Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how goal-paced running can help you run...
How to Add Old-School Speed and Agility Drills to Your Military Fitness Training The military's need for speed and agility has proven helpful for various tasks, especially among ground fighters.
The Most Common Military Service Fitness Training Errors Many people are doing the wrong workouts that lack the specific requirements of military testing, basic training and special...
5 Quick and ‘Easy’ Fitness Assessments You Can Do Anywhere After watching Jason Kelce challenge veterans to a push-up contest during ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown”, I had the idea to...
How to Lift for Strength While Maintaining Your Fitness with Calisthenics and Cardio Whether you’re preparing for boot camp or already serving, you’ve probably noticed the military provides ample opportunities...
How Combining Calisthenics, Cardio and Strength Training Builds the Tactical Athlete As you build your training routine, remember that each aspect of fitness plays a crucial role in your overall ability and...
