Tactical Fitness and Special Ops Training Learn which training methods would be most useful for passing Special Ops fitness tests.
A 'Dirty Dozen' of Tactical Fitness Training and Testing Ideas Training large groups with varied fitness levels is one of the most challenging things to accomplish with success.
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: How to Develop the Proper Push-up Posture Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, addresses proper push-up posture and how to strengthen upper- and lower...
An 'Old Guy' Prepares for BUD/S Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives the lowdown on age limits for applying to...
How Durability Is Key to Tactical Athletic Growth Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how durability is key to your success as...
Ask Stew: Examining the Pros and Cons of Wearing a Weight Belt Here is a question concerning the use of weight belts, using some of my personal workouts designed for the tactical athlete.
Is There a Test to Predict Success in Military Special Ops? We're constantly creating a foolproof selection program, as well as finding the right requirements to test special-ops...
Tactical Fitness: Advice for Young Teens Considering Military Service If you're just entering your teen years and want to join the military in the future, Military.com's tactical fitness expert...
Tactical Fitness: How to Become Comfortable Running Three Miles for the PFT A future Marine asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, how to train for a solid three-mile run on his...
Tactical Fitness: The Best Way to Run a 300-Meter Sprint After the PFT An FBI candidate needs to ace a 300 meter sprint after taking a fitness test similar to the PFT.
The Do's and Don'ts for Training Safely in Extreme Heat Many special operations dreams have ended in the heat of rigorous physical activity during selection, just as it occurs in...
The 5 Most Effective Push-Up and Pull-Up Workouts Simply performing more reps is a logical start, but how you structure your training volume can mean the difference between...
How Much Weekly Running Is Advisable for Military Special Operations Training? It's better to build your cardio so that running a 7-minute mile pace for 4--6 miles feels sustainable, rather than just...
The Physiological Costs of High-Stress Military Training These exercises build resilience and readiness by simulating combat conditions that involve high stress, including...
How a Low-Cost Home Gym Can Produce Big Fitness Benefits For less than a $200 investment, you can have a functional home gym capable of keeping you in top shape and even preparing...
