Ask Stew: Should You Really Barf Before, During or After a PT Test? Passing with a competitive score does not create anxiety, require more than 100% effort or that you throw up before, during...
Workout of the Week: Pyramid Warmup, Pyramid Lift If you use a popular method of PT pyramids, you may like this next-step progression as you start to add weights to your...
Military Running Training: Speed or Distance? It Depends The tactical athlete's training program needs to have short and fast running days, goal pace running days and longer-distance...
Ask Stew: Rules for Two-a-Day Workouts Failing to put in the time preparing can lead to failing to meet standards or being susceptible to typical overuse injuries.
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.
How to Pass the Service Academy CFA The CFA, or candidate fitness assessment, not only evaluates strength and endurance, but also measures potential for...
How Non-Swimmers Can Get Ready for BUD/S or Aquatic Special Ops For the non-swimming athlete, preparing for jobs that are aquatic in nature is a progression of learning and conditioning.
Build Your Own Military Workout: 5 Minutes Cardio, 5 Minutes Resistance Looking for a way to create an unlimited supply of workouts, but need some organization in which to do it?
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.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.