How You Should Approach AIT Workouts We train and prepare for basic training programs, but often find that, after the basic training, we are actually in worse...
The Necessity of Teaching Remedial PT Groups How to Work Out Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, dealt with PFT failures and realized these remedial PT groups needed to...
How to Reach the Next Level of Push-ups and Pull-ups Here is an email from a military man seeking to get better at his pull-ups and push-ups for an upcoming PFT for for special...
Why Being Average Won't Cut It in Special Ops I've found that there is a big difference in going through life merely surviving and trying to compete at everything you do.
How You Can Improve Quickly and Test Well on Sit-ups If you are seeking a military or law enforcement job, you likely will see an entrance exam that requires you to score well in...
PT Progression Series: Combining Hardcore Full-Body Movements with PT/Run The PT Progression Series focuses on how to develop skills for fitness testing. Part 5 advances to full-body movements and...
PT Progression Series: How Max-Rep Sets Can Jump-Start Your Workouts The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. Part 3 focuses on building...
PT Progression Series: How Mixing Running and PT Can Improve Your Times The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. Part 4 adds running to the...
PT Progression Series: Why Pyramids Are a Foundation Workout The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. The PT pyramid is the...
How These Workouts Pushed an Army Soldier and Recruit to the Next Level If your goal pace is to complete the two-mile run in 12 minutes, then you need to work on a six-minute mile pace or a 90...
Traveling? This Hotel Room Workout Will Keep You Active If you need a rest, take it. But, if you need to be at the top of your game, be well-rested and well-tested.
What to Know About Creatine and Why the Military Regulates it for Special Forces Creatine's reputation is built on decades of scientific research and practical results, making it a common addition to sports...
The Essential Swim Workout for Military Special Operations Candidates Building a requisite level of swimming conditioning and water confidence takes time, patience and consistent time in the...
How to Improve Your Cardio Fitness Safely While running is an effective form of cardio, it is not always the best option for heavier athletes, especially those with...
How an Australian Potato Farmer Changed Running Forever Released in 2013, the movie “Cliffy” chronicles Australian Cliff Young’s rise from a potato farmer to an ultramarathoner and...
