Should You Work Out with a Cold? A National Guard soldier who is preparing for his PFT asked a common question: "Since I have a cold, is it OK to PT or run?"
Stew Smith's Fitness Training Pipeline In the military, training pipelines refer to a student's training cycle as they attend school after school to become...
The Perfect Workout Pyramids and super-set workouts are a great foundation builder, as well as a proven maintenance method for calisthenics-based...
How to Master Obstacle Courses Many pre-military and law enforcement recruits preparing for training programs often don't have an obstacle course available...
Military Fitness Archive This is a one-stop article to help people find information on specific fitness topics in the Military.com Fitness Center more...
Extreme Body-Core Temperatures The most significant factor in limiting muscular performance during prolonged, high-level work is the buildup of heat in the...
Combat Conditioning and Fitness Testing There are two types of training you must be prepared for to become a member of special operations of any branch of service or...
Ask Stew: Preparing Your Body for Military Service Here is an email from a young man who knows he wants to serve his country but is still on the fence regarding which branch of...
Ask Stew: Summer Seminar Workouts The Naval Academy Summer Seminar training for high school candidates starts before 6 a.m. and continues for a long day 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.
Army Ends Most Barracks Maintenance at Fort Cavazos Amid Federal Cuts One of the Army's largest installations has disbanded its teams responsible for routine and preventative maintenance of...
Hegseth Wants to Rename 8 Naval Ships. Here Are the Stories Behind Their Namesakes After Military.com's reporting, CBS confirmed the defense secretary's plans to rename seven other naval ships who honor civic...
White House Asked Joint Chiefs Chairman for Candidates to Lead NASA, Worrying Experts The White House made the unusual move of reaching out to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for advice on...
What it Would Take to Convert a Jet From Qatar into Air Force One to Safely Fly Trump Air Force One has to have the highest level of classified communications, anti-jamming capabilities and external protections...
Navy Man Charged with Firing Gun in Downtowns of 2 Connecticut Cities In both cases, Harper is now charged with illegal discharge of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment and carrying a...