How the CrossFit Athlete Prepares for the Military CrossFit does not have all the answers to the needs of the tactical athlete. Learn what training works and what doesn't.
Ask Stew: How to Train for Timed Runs If you think 1.5 miles is long distance, this article is for you. Or if must improve on timed runs, you can do this week of...
Ask Stew: Unprepared but Athletic Some rush headfirst into challenging programs without much thought as to what they really are getting into, while others...
Ask Stew: Preparing Your Body for Military Service Here is an email from a young man who knows he wants to serve his country but is still on the fence regarding which branch of...
Ask Stew: 'I Need a PFT Starter Kit' Preparing for a fitness test to get selected into a training program, as well as training for the selection course, is an...
Tactical Fitness: Combining Personal Workouts with Recruit PT If you are doubling down on workouts prior to basic training, make sure you don't overwork your body. Start by designing your...
Ask Stew: Training Through College for Special Ops (Army) Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and tactical fitness expert, answers a question from a reader who wants to train to be an...
Treadmills That Train You for Military Fitness Tests Professional treadmills have technology that can prepare you for athletic performance, and anyone training to enter a...
Ask Stew: Sea Cadet Prep for SEAL Training Programming Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert answers a question from a reader about how to...
Ask Stew: Help with Upper-Body Fitness Test (CFA) A reader asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, how to improve upper-body strength to prepare for the Navy...
Fitness at Sea: Workouts You Can Do on a Ship and Ace the Navy Fitness Test Staying fit in tight spaces with little to no equipment is always a challenge, whether you are in a hotel room or living and...
How to Prepare for the Coast Guard’s Mandatory Physical Fitness Tests The service announced this week that all military personnel will be required to undergo mandatory physical fitness tests, or...
Coast Guard to Launch Service-Wide Physical Fitness Test for All Members Next Year Coast Guard men and women must take a preliminary assessment by the end of this year and a mandatory PFT starting in 2026.
The Best Nutrition Tips Right Before a Military Fitness Test When you're preparing for a fitness test, what you eat the night before can play a big role in your performance the next...
Why Grip Strength and Leg Strength Are Key Indicators for Longevity Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain...
