How to Maximize Your SEAL Swim Score Learn strategies for how to maximize the swim score on the Navy SEAL and other physical screening tests.
Ask Stew: Can You Make a Special Operator? Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, answers a timeless question: Can special...
Ask Stew: Older But Still Trying Stew Smith answers a question from a service member recovering from an injury and trying to get back into the special-ops...
Ask Stew: The Road from USMC to Navy SEAL BUD/S Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran, answers a question from a reader about how to enter the Marine Corps and transition to being...
Phase One of Tactical Fitness: Candidate/Recruit Preparation When you first start the journey to enter the military, you have many areas you need to consider during your preparation time...
Ask Stew: The Physical Standards of Navy SEAL BUD/S Training Learn how to prepare and successfully apply to the Navy SEAL BUD/S training using advice from Stew Smith, Military.com's...
Top Ten Questions to Assess Whether You Are Physically Ready to Join Special Ops Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness guru, outlines pertinent questions for anyone considering...
Ask Stew: Getting Back in Shape After Returning from the Field Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, advises a reader how to resume training after a...
Ask Stew: Explaining the Strength Exercises from 'How Good Is Good Enough' Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, answers a question from a reader on specific exercises he can do to train...
Ask Stew: How to Train for Special Forces When You're a Teen Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, responds to a teen who wants to know how to train...
The Best Way to Increase Your Running Mileage to Prepare for Military Fitness Tests Training to run faster is a common issue for people serving in the military.
Are You Made for the Military? Traits That Predict Basic Training Success While your natural tendencies may set the stage, your development during training plays a crucial role in your overall...
How This Weight-Vest Calisthenics Workout Will Test Your Military Fitness Level Once you have achieved a moderately high level of abilities with your body weight, the next option is to increase the weight...
The Best Strategies to Recover from a Heavy Weightlifting Training Cycle When training specifically to improve your performance, especially in the strength and power components of fitness, it can be...
6 Tips to Improve Your Fitness and Save Money Many people assume their fitness journey must include pricey gym memberships or high-cost home equipment, but establishing a...