Here Are the Biggest Problems Confronting Tactical Athletes Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details some of the common challenges that...
Top 10 Suspension Training Exercises Everyone Should Know Here are Military.com's Stew Smith's favorite suspension exercises for people in tactical professions when facilities and...
Why Tactical Fitness Is Important Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details the benefits of why tactical fitness is...
How to Train to Join the Military, Police or Firefighter Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how to train best for joining law enforcement, the military or...
Tactical Fitness: Crawls, Carries and Conditioning When it comes to developing training programs for those considering the military tactical professions, there is a process to...
The Nuts and Bolts of Training Tactical Athletes What do you need to know about training a tactical athlete? Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, explains.
Does Physiological Training Matter for Special Ops? Getting good at all the elements of fitness that apply specifically to your selection program is critical to success.
Here’s How to Transition into New Fitness Training Cycles Is it time to shift your training focus? Periodization gives you a strategy.
Coming Back into Fitness After Time in the Field Recovering from deployments and trainings so you can do it again is why we train as tactical athletes. What's the optimal way...
Here’s How to Find Your Military and Special Ops Fitness Weaknesses If you’re getting ready for the future challenges of military training and testing, it’s smart to be honest with yourself.
‘No Purging on My Ship.’ She Hid an Eating Disorder and Lost Her Navy Career. It Saved Her Life Advocates worry the military’s focus on ‘fit, not fat’ is silencing service members who struggle with their body image.
Circuit to Improve Pull-Ups: First Strength, Then Muscle Stamina Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper body...
Why Improved Flexibility and Mobility Is Crucial for Tactical Service Members When it comes to tactical fitness, being more flexible and mobile can make the difference between peak performance and...
How Group Exercise Can Do More for Veterans Than Going Solo For more than a decade, Team Red, White and Blue -- a nonprofit organization for veterans – has operated a unique program...
How Walking Backward Can Enhance Your Overall Fitness What if taking a few steps back could propel your health forward?
