Stew Smith Article Guide If you are looking for answers to questions about military fitness, it is probably in the article archive for Military.com's...
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...
A 'Dirty Dozen' of Tactical Fitness Training and Testing Ideas Training large groups with varied fitness levels is one of the most challenging things to accomplish with success.
The Challenges of Passing Military Swimming Tests One of the toughest swims I receive emails for on a weekly basis is the underwater swim , especially from Navy SEAL and Air...
Preparing for a Marathon Run There usually are one or two things that give out on you when running. It is either your lungs or your legs.
Interested in Building Up Mileage? Here's the Twelve-Mile Run Plan. The focus is to run shorter and faster runs in the week and a long, slower run at a comfortable pace on the weekend.
This Early Morning Workout Will Help You Rise and Shine Workouts first thing in the morning are not for everyone, but if you try it, you may like it.
How to Build Speed and Power for PT Tests Depending upon the branch of service, the PT tests vary in exercises, timed events and run distances.
How to Crush Military Fitness Tests Depending upon the branch of service, the PT tests vary in exercises, timed events and run distances.
How to Prepare for the Coast Guard’s Mandatory Physical Fitness Tests The service announced this week that all military personnel will be required to undergo mandatory physical fitness tests, or...
Coast Guard to Launch Service-Wide Physical Fitness Test for All Members Next Year Coast Guard men and women must take a preliminary assessment by the end of this year and a mandatory PFT starting in 2026.
The Best Nutrition Tips Right Before a Military Fitness Test When you're preparing for a fitness test, what you eat the night before can play a big role in your performance the next...
Why Grip Strength and Leg Strength Are Key Indicators for Longevity Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain...
This Calisthenics and Cardio Workout Will Prepare You for Any Military Fitness Test Calisthenics and cardio exercises can be arranged in several ways to improve running times and overall fitness test scores...
