Fitness Equipment

Any soldier has in his vocabulary these four important words: Army Physical Fitness Test (or APFT). This test is mandatory in...

Treadmills That Train You for Military Fitness Tests

Many runners refer to treadmills as 'dreadmills'. Professional treadmills have technology that can prepare you for athletic p...

Soldiers work the muscular endurance and power of their quadriceps with the TRX sprinter's start exercise during a train-the-trainer clinic at Fort Bragg, N.C. The Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command purchased 3,205 of the exercise systems to be distributed through a pilot program at Fort Bragg and to include in recreation kits headed to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan (Photo Credit: Tim Hipps).

What Is In Your Backpack? Training Gear When on the Road

Staying true to your fitness routine can be challenging when you travel frequently for work. Navy SEAL veteran and Military.c...

The Push-up System

Over the years, I have developed several methods to increase pushups and have written articles on ways to implement them into...

Fort Bragg TRX Suspension Training

On April 30, Fitness Anywhere Inc. (FAI) went to Fort Bragg for two days to educate the 82nd Airborne Division on the TRX Sus...

Should I Use Free Weights or Machines?

As the tough guys duke it out on this one, I prefer to take a practical approach. That is, the answer to this question depend...

Tactical Fitness: Really!

Tactical fitness is about more than staying in shape, it's about maintaining tactical readiness with very specific training.

Getting Fit on a Budget

You can get fit and lose weight with little or no money at all -- it just takes an investment of time.

Spice-up Running on the 'Dreadmill'

Yes, I know all about the dreadmill and do not like it compared to running on the ground as I have always felt that the machi...

Gift Guide: Tech Gadgets can Boost Your Workouts

These days, a range of gadgets can help boost your workouts. And I'm not talking about iPods that distract you as you lift we...

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Students of the Force Fitness Instructor Course participate in combat conditioning drills at The Basic School, Quantico, Va., Feb 7, 2019. The students learn how to incorporate combat conditioning into their unit's physical fitness programs in order to produce a more well rounded, physically fit Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Melissa Marnell)

Here Are the Marine Corps Units That Will Get Athletic Trainers Next

Marine leaders are forging ahead with a proposal to invest millions annually on experienced athletic trainers.

US Marine Corps candidate does push-ups.

Try This Easy, Go-To Workout With No Equipment

Ever need to work off some stress and just get out of the house or office, but don’t want to go to the gym?

Special Forces Training Too Hard? Keep These Tips in Mind

Course corrections are part of life. Reconsidering your Special Forces direction? Here are some things to keep in mind.

Ask Stew: Should a Tactical Athlete Go Vegetarian or Vegan?

Currently, the military is all over the place with diet. But what's right for you?

Here's How to be a Better Military Swimmer

No matter what you're prepping for, fitting in a swim can be tough. Here are some ideas for building swim confidence.