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...
Here's a Breakdown of the Combat Swim Stroke The combat swim stroke is a relaxing and super efficient stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
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...
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...
Ask Stew: How to Adapt to Swimming with Fins Swimming with fins during rigorous military training, such as BUD/S and Army Ranger/Special Forces training, is required for...
Three Reasons Why You're Struggling with Fitness Tests There are a few things that could be contributing to your fatigue or lack of muscle endurance during the push-up and sit-up...
How We Easily Can Get Sidetracked by Fitness Gadgets I often get emails from people about certain programs, gadgets, fitness videos, GPS devices, music, heart-rate monitors and...
Five Most Commonly Asked Workout Questions I have had several emails that require short and sweet answers, so I have compiled a list of the top five questions that were...
Ask Stew: The Benefits of Machine Cardio vs. Running If you use the full-body elliptical machines, you will burn more calories than walking or running at some speeds.
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they often can look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
The Full-Body Military Fitness Workout Adaptable to Any Situation Whether you have full or limited equipment, this full-body circuit offers a time-efficient workout.
Should You Drink Milk Before Going to Bed? While billions of people do not drink milk at all, billions do or consume dairy products, providing another option to obtain...
How Prolonged Sitting Undermines Your Health and What You Can Do About It Research indicates that doing nothing will reduce blood flow and oxygen levels to the brain, negatively impacting cognitive...
Beginner Workouts for Passing Military Swimming Tests For land athletes new to the water, passing and exceeding the standards for swimming require a combination of technique...
Stairmaster Workouts for Military Prep Stairmasters can be an excellent tool for helping prepare the lungs and legs for the durability and strain of military...