How to Prepare for the Navy SEAL Fitness Test The problem with many Americans is that the current fitness and health conditions they maintain are not good enough for a...
Ask Stew: How to Become a SEAL in Seven Steps Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, offers seven tips that could provide a pathway for teens to make it to...
How to Join Naval Special Operations Do you think you have what it takes to become a member of Naval Special Warfare or Special Operations?
What's Included on a Service Academy or ROTC Fitness Test Each branch of military service has similar requirements in its fitness testing, but there are some differences.
What to Know About Applying to Be an Air Force Spec Ops Officer Here is an email from an Air Force cadet seeking information about preparation to be a special tactics officer.
Why This New Approach to Remedial PT Actually Works The combination of a good coach and willing participants is critical to the mission success of remedial PT programs.
How You Should Prepare Your Body for Special Operations First of all, anyone seeking this type of rigorous activity, especially near 40 years old, should be in excellent condition...
How You Can Build Muscle with the TRX Suspension Training System I have counted more than 75 exercises you can do with the TRX, and I am learning new ones daily.
What's Involved in an MMA Metabolic Resistance Workout The one thing every MMA fighter has in common is a powerful athletic physique built from metabolic resistance training.
Ask Stew: How Do I Improve at Swimming Without Access to Water? A young Navy airman asked Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, about working on swimming while not having...
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.
