Here's a Breakdown of the Combat Swim Stroke The combat swim stroke is a relaxing and super efficient stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
Four Common Denominators to Help You Graduate to Spec Ops Because of proper physical training, your body has a better foundation to remain fit throughout training and not become...
DOG Seeks More Good Coasties The Deployable Operations Group is seeking at least 100 of the Coast Guard's finest junior officers and enlisted personnel to...
Here Are the Coast Guard's Fitness Requirements to Serve on Elite Teams Coast Guard men and women who serve on law enforcement, port security or maritime safety and security teams must meet...
Here Are the Fitness Standards to Become a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer According to the Rescue Swimmer course syllabus, rescue swimmers must have flexibility, strength, endurance and function for...
A Closer Look at the Coast Guard's Specialized Force Units These six units create an organized quick reaction force that can be deployed to handle natural disasters, environmental...
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they often can look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
Don't Get Discouraged by Failing at Workouts. Get Motivated. Motivation through times of growth is critical. It is no one’s job but yours to motivate yourself to train and put in the...
Which Spec Ops Is Right for Me? You cannot go wrong whether you decide to be a firefighter, EMT, police SWAT member or part of a military special operations...
How to Make Healthy Breakfast Choices While Eating Out Many retirees eat out for breakfast daily as a social activity, but making the right food choices for general health...
Cursing Like a Sailor May Help You with Your Next PT Test Science has linked cursing to physical fitness test improvements, which is particularly helpful if you are in the Navy, as...
The Best Fitness Workouts When You Are Pressed for Time If you only have 20-30 minutes or less to get in a workout for the day, keep it simple with a few exercises done in as many...
Why You Want to Build Muscle at Any Age and Work to Never Lose It It is easier to build muscle while we’re young, but keeping muscle mass gets more difficult as we age.
Hegseth Has Ordered a Combat Standards Review. It's Unclear How It Might Apply to All the Services. It's a move that underscores Hegseth's broader push for higher standards in the military, but also one that reflects the long...
