How a Cross Country Runner Prepares for Military What are the strengths and weaknesses that a cross country runner needs to focus on to join the military?
Ask Stew: How to Train for Timed Runs If you think 1.5 miles is long distance, this article is for you. Or if must improve on timed runs, you can do this week of...
Take 2:00 Off Your PFT Mile If you are a beginner, you should ramp up distance, pace and intensity over a six- to eight-week period.
Push it to the Limit: Calisthenics and Cardio AMRAPs As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) has grown in popularity as fitness evolves into a competition. Here is a combination of...
Treadmills That Train You for Military Fitness Tests Professional treadmills have technology that can prepare you for athletic performance, and anyone training to enter a...
Adding Weights During High-Rep/High-Mileage Cycles Here is a typical leg day that will help an athlete build muscle stamina and cardiovascular ability for running faster...
Big Cardio Workout Mix Two of the favorite workouts this week accomplished by many of the local special-ops candidates were mirror-image twin...
The Fundamentals of Rucking Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details the fundamentals of rucking.
Ask Stew: Getting Faster with Goal-Pace Running Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how goal-paced running can help you run...
Embrace Failure as Your Greatest Teacher in the Journey to Special Ops If you have the right mindset, failures and setbacks are valuable learning experiences. They teach us to embrace shortcomings...
A Leg Day Challenge for Longevity: Working Your Heart and Lungs With Your Legs When developing longevity is your priority over one-rep maxes and timed-run events, consider the three most important “organs...
How to Select the Best Swim Stroke for the Navy Physical Screening Test When taking the Navy Physical Screening Test -- the common fitness test for jobs in the Navy that require swimming and diving...
Plan Goals for Your Workout: 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in the Gym Having a plan to do everything you want is critical to finding that efficient sweet spot between your efforts and your time.
