These Options Could Make You a Faster Swimmer People often email Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, asking about swimming skills and techniques to get...
How to Relieve Pain from Overuse Injuries Tendinitis can flare up quickly if you are running several times a week for several miles.
Try the 8-Count Body Builder Push-up/Pull-up Pyramid This new workout is one we developed with the Naval Academy spec ops team when when we were trying to simulate an obstacle...
How to Lose Weight and Get Fit for Military Duty Those who are overweight typically are not meeting the minimum physical fitness standards for their chosen branch of service.
Why Stretching Should Be Part of Your Exercise Program The following stretching plan will assist you with starting an exercise program safely and without as much soreness.
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.
The Best 20-Minute Workouts Do you want to jump-start your new year with some great ideas that you can incorporate into your fitness routine?
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.
Looking for a Challenge? Give This Advanced Workout a Try. Here is a workout that incorporates some of the challenging events advanced-level military members will see during their...
Ask Stew: Addressing Issues with Running Form and Technique I find that running injuries usually occur when I make changes of some sort. Here are some questions on the topic of changes...
How to Add Old-School Speed and Agility Drills to Your Military Fitness Training The military's need for speed and agility has proven helpful for various tasks, especially among ground fighters.
The Most Common Military Service Fitness Training Errors Many people are doing the wrong workouts that lack the specific requirements of military testing, basic training and special...
5 Quick and ‘Easy’ Fitness Assessments You Can Do Anywhere After watching Jason Kelce challenge veterans to a push-up contest during ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown”, I had the idea to...
How to Lift for Strength While Maintaining Your Fitness with Calisthenics and Cardio Whether you’re preparing for boot camp or already serving, you’ve probably noticed the military provides ample opportunities...
How Combining Calisthenics, Cardio and Strength Training Builds the Tactical Athlete As you build your training routine, remember that each aspect of fitness plays a crucial role in your overall ability and...