How Recruits Can Build Core Fitness Many combat veterans reportedly are adding sprints, agility drills and core exercises to build a better-equipped combat...
Combat Conditioning and Fitness Testing There are two types of training you must be prepared for to become a member of special operations of any branch of service or...
Weekly Workout: Workout Travel Options and New Gear If your routine is interrupted for any reason, don't let that stop you. Military.com's tactical fitness expert provides a...
Thanksgiving Day Workout: Before or After Turkey Day Here are some of the samples of rigorous workouts that will help relieve your guilt (and calories) when overindulging during...
Advanced/Spec Ops Level Workout of the Week This workout of the week from Navy Seal veteran and fitness expert Stew Smith is geared toward the special-ops side of our...
Weekend Workout Fun and Logical Use of Rest Days Here is a workout plan that can enable you to train harder on the weekend and allow for a busy day of the week to be a...
How a Swimmer Prepares for Military Training Swimming is excellent cardio conditioning and a survival skill. Learn the strengths and weaknesses that a swimmer needs to...
How a Powerlifting Football Player Prepares for the Military The football-playing powerlifter athlete comes to the military with many strengths and some weaknesses that need to be...
Workout of the Week: Tactical Fitness Leg Days Runners never lift heavy when trying to run fast, and lifters never run when trying to get strong. Do them separately for...
Tactical Fitness: Combining Personal Workouts with Recruit PT If you are doubling down on workouts prior to basic training, make sure you don't overwork your body. Start by designing your...
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...