Pull-ups Part One: How to Get Your First Pull-up This article, the first of a three-part series, will show you how to condition your body so you can perform your first pull...
Pull-ups Part Two: Going from 1 to 10 Pull-ups This article is the second of a three-part series on how to do pull-ups. This article will show you how to get up to 10 reps.
How to Master Obstacle Courses Many pre-military and law enforcement recruits preparing for training programs often don't have an obstacle course available...
Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Training If you join the USMC, you will have to pass the initial strength test, or IST -- a shortened version of the physical fitness...
How to Prepare Yourself for Boot Camp Why show up at your boot camp or a service academy unprepared for the physical fitness test?
Marine Corps Initial Strength Test (IST) All Marines are provided time to train for the physical fitness test and are expected to maintain an adequate degree of...
Ask Stew: When Should I Breathe During Exercises? A reader asks whether Stew recommends exhaling while performing eccentric movements or concentric movements.
If You Think Nasal Breathing Is Helpful, Try Left/Right Nostril Breathing During physical activity, working in high stress situations, and sleeping, being a nose breather can improve mood, physical...
A Leg Workout for Days When You’re Sore and Need to Work It Out This is designed to warm up the legs with light, full-range-of-motion movements combined with cardio, stretching and/or foam...
Ask Stew: The Secret to Sticking with a Fitness Goal Isn’t About Motivation When you take a small step toward your goal, your brain releases dopamine, giving you a little boost and making it easier to...
Fitness on the Cheap: Smart Ways to Keep Moving and Save Money Maintaining your health can seem expensive, but fitness doesn’t have to break the bank or eat up all your free time.