How You Can Improve Quickly and Test Well on Sit-ups If you are seeking a military or law enforcement job, you likely will see an entrance exam that requires you to score well in...
PT Progression Series: Combining Hardcore Full-Body Movements with PT/Run The PT Progression Series focuses on how to develop skills for fitness testing. Part 5 advances to full-body movements and...
PT Progression Series: How Max-Rep Sets Can Jump-Start Your Workouts The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. Part 3 focuses on building...
PT Progression Series: How Mixing Running and PT Can Improve Your Times The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. Part 4 adds running to the...
PT Progression Series: Why Pyramids Are a Foundation Workout The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. The PT pyramid is the...
PT Progression Series: Building a Better Workout with Supersets The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. The superset is another...
How These Workouts Pushed an Army Soldier and Recruit to the Next Level If your goal pace is to complete the two-mile run in 12 minutes, then you need to work on a six-minute mile pace or a 90...
You Asked, and Stew Smith Answers Your Top 10 Fitness Questions Here are the questions that Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, considers his top 10. All are relevant to...
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...
The Best Way to Increase Your Running Mileage to Prepare for Military Fitness Tests Training to run faster is a common issue for people serving in the military.
Are You Made for the Military? Traits That Predict Basic Training Success While your natural tendencies may set the stage, your development during training plays a crucial role in your overall...
How This Weight-Vest Calisthenics Workout Will Test Your Military Fitness Level Once you have achieved a moderately high level of abilities with your body weight, the next option is to increase the weight...
The Best Strategies to Recover from a Heavy Weightlifting Training Cycle When training specifically to improve your performance, especially in the strength and power components of fitness, it can be...
6 Tips to Improve Your Fitness and Save Money Many people assume their fitness journey must include pricey gym memberships or high-cost home equipment, but establishing a...