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Airman runs during track workout at Scott Air Force Base.
Interval Training for the PFT Run

I received an email asking if interval training was a good way to improve speed in your military physical fitness test run.

Officer Training School trainees run during an Air Force physical fitness test.
5 Areas That Can Help You Become a More Efficient Runner

The Air Force Efficient Running Project is an online resource developed by Mark Cucuzzella, a former lieutenant colonel in...

Military runner competes during Warrior Games.
Workout of the Week: Running Faster with Sprints, Shuttle Runs and Timed Runs

Here is a workout that blends several  types of running into a single workout, with the goal of making you faster.

Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer run during a Labor Day 5K.
Running Strategies: Timed Runs, Long Runs and Rucking

How do you improve your run time, no matter the distance or load? Here's what's required physiologically for each.

Sailors participate in cadence run to honor those lost on 9/11.
Military Running Training: Speed or Distance? It Depends

The tactical athlete's training program needs to have short and fast running days, goal pace running days and longer-distance...

First male finisher crosses finish line at 2017 Marine Corps Marathon.
Marathon Running Plan

The Marine Corps Marathon is at the end of October. Do you have or can recommend any running programs to help those of us...

Cardio or Weights: Which Comes First?
Cardio or Weights: Which Comes First?

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, "If I am going to do my cardio and strength training on the same day...

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The combination of leg and core strength, along with cardio conditioning through weight movement, makes you better at rucking...

The Best At-Home Fitness Exercises Without a Lot of Equipment

To achieve any health, wellness or fitness goal, consider incorporating movement throughout the day to break up prolonged...

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CASEVAC tests every facet of physical strength and endurance, as well as team cohesiveness, leadership and communications.

U.S. Army Pfc. Eileen Vasquez, a soldier with 24th Military Intelligence Battalion, 66th MI Brigade, swims 100 meters in uniform for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at a swimming pool in Wiesbaden, Hessen, D.E.
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When you are a non-swimming athlete and your time in the pool is basically limited to backyard games such as Marco Polo and...

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The concept of the "tactical athlete" is a relatively recent development in military fitness training.

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