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...
One Civilian's Journey to Become Navy SEAL Fit Bringing change requires a stimulus that is usually external, but equally important is a person's will to succeed and make...
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...
How Assessing Your Fitness Can Save Your Life or Those You Love Assessing your abilities regularly can help you one day, when needed, to save yourself, your family, your teammates or other...
Why You Should Focus on Form, Not Weight, in This TRX Workout Here is a challenging variety of exercises and “rest exercises” mixed with a few cardio options as well.
Tactical Fitness: How to Balance PST Training and BUD/S Fitness BUD/S is not an easy school to pass, and a candidate asks Military.com's tactical fitness expert what tests he should prepare...
These Three Workouts Target Your Specific Weakness Whether you are overweight, a running athlete or a strength athlete, everyone has a weakness that can be developed.
Four Common Denominators to Help You Graduate to Spec Ops Because of proper physical training, your body has a better foundation to remain fit throughout training and not become...
How to Increase Your Mental Toughness for Physical Tests Stew Smith has solid advice on how to increase your mental toughness in preparation for rigorous selection programs.
How Teens Should Prepare for Potentially Joining the Navy What should a teenager do if they are interested in serving their country and want to start preparing for military training?
Core, Cardio and Legs: How This Multifaceted Military Fitness Workout Will Improve Your Rucking Ability If you are looking for a routine that can help you with the demands of rucking or other load-bearing activities, consider...
How to Make Your Combat Swimmer Stroke More Efficient Combining a strong kick and streamlined glide is the key to fixing your issue with efficiency and speed in the pool.
7 Cross-Training Ideas to Increase Your Personal Military Readiness Many military members may not realize that a well-rounded fitness routine is the key to optimal performance and longevity...
Lifting, Calisthenics, Cardio: This Full-Body Military Fitness Workout Has It All If you need to play catch-up after missing a workout because of a busy schedule, travel or taking a day off, consider this...
New Air Force Workout Clothes Now Not Expected to Hit Store Shelves Until November Airmen will have to wait even longer than expected to purchase their new Air Force physical training uniforms on base, after...