Spouse and Family Fitness

Fitness DVD Released for Military Spouses

The MWW combines cardio intervals with combination upper and lower body moves to get every major muscle group toned within 30...

Fitness for Kids

America's children are overweight. Why? Because WE are!

Getting Fit on a Budget

You can get fit and lose weight with little or no money at all -- it just takes an investment of time.

Getting Passed 'Girl' Push-Ups

"It's very important for women to have stong upper body strength. Just follow these steps ... "

Getting Toddlers to Eat Nutritious Foods

Up, down, in, out, and running around, toddlers like to explore and master their world including the food they choose to eat....

Health Officials Advise Active Family Lifestyles

Does a typical day at your house involve your family lingering around or being coach potatoes? If you answered "Yes," health...

Holiday Nutrition and Fitness Tips

My husband is in Iraq and although it is nothing compared to being on the front lines, it did make me think about the women w...

Juggling Work, Family and Exercise

We, as parents, must be the catalyst that motivates our children to exercise - plus it is not bad for us to exercise either....

Multi-Task Your Workout - Part II

I'm continuing those multi-tasking moves here with new ones to work your outer thighs, chest, back and glutes.

Multitask Your Workout - Part I

"Now that you read about how to stay in shape all winter and kick up your workout for spring, it's time to get into beach bod...

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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...