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.
Grounding: Does Touching Earth Provide Health Benefits or Is It Pseudoscience? Whether it is taking relaxing breaths in nature or your body's vitamin D response from the sunlight, you can lower your blood...
5 Ways to Make Lower-Intensity 'Zone 2' Endurance Training More Fun Zone 2 workouts have been the way to build a cardiovascular and endurance base for athletes and exercises since the beginning...
Sailors Will Now Get 24/7 Access to All Base Gyms Under Navy's New Policy The change stems from the desire to help sailors who were working outside of regular hours, such as those on night shifts...
How to Continue Exercising Well Into Your Senior Years Staying active as we age is as essential as eating food and drinking water.
Getting Stronger with the ‘5x5’: A Classic Way to Lift While fitness requirements may vary across different military roles, the need for strength remains constant and grows more...