What to Know About Applying to Be an Air Force Spec Ops Officer Here is an email from an Air Force cadet seeking information about preparation to be a special tactics officer.
Why This New Approach to Remedial PT Actually Works The combination of a good coach and willing participants is critical to the mission success of remedial PT programs.
How You Should Prepare Your Body for Special Operations First of all, anyone seeking this type of rigorous activity, especially near 40 years old, should be in excellent condition...
How You Can Build Muscle with the TRX Suspension Training System I have counted more than 75 exercises you can do with the TRX, and I am learning new ones daily.
What's Involved in an MMA Metabolic Resistance Workout The one thing every MMA fighter has in common is a powerful athletic physique built from metabolic resistance training.
Why the 'Common PFT' Has Become the Fitness Standard While the regular military and law enforcement agencies use the "Common PFT," the specialized groups in these units have more...
The Push-up System Over the years, I have developed several methods to increase push-ups and have written articles on ways to implement them...
Push-up Push Workout The program is a 10-day plan that requires push-ups daily, but it still has some sound physiological rules that incorporate...
How to Train for Ruck Marches Known as "forced marches" or "humps," these events are basically fast-paced walks over rough terrain with a backpack at least...
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 Manage Rest Intervals to Improve Military Calisthenics Scores A combination of strength and muscle stamina (conditioning) improves calisthenics scores.
Army Is Breaking its Own Body Fat Standards to Meet Recruiting Numbers, Watchdog Says The Army has been recruiting applicants who far exceed its body fat standards and not providing them the necessary medical...
The Stress of Uncertainty and 6 Tips to Get Through the Tough Times Some of life's most significant stressors are navigating the uncertainty that comes with losing a job or retiring, moving to...
The Best Workout Strategy for Beginners Consistency means showing up for yourself every day, even just for a quick, 20-minute workout.
The Most Accurate Ways to Assess Body Fat and Lean Muscle Mass Many enjoy a fitness "bulking phase" in the winter season.