Phase Three of Tactical Fitness: Active Duty Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details what to expect during the third phase of...
Ask Stew: Finding Peak Performance Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives tips about how to perform your best consistently when training for...
How to Prepare Yourself for Boot Camp Why show up at your boot camp or a service academy unprepared for the physical fitness test?
Army Physical Fitness Program The Army physical fitness program has two factors: the weigh-in and the physical fitness test, or PFT.
Boot-Camp Mentality and Tips for Success A majority of young Americans have treated boot camp as a weight-loss clinic and suffered needlessly for several weeks.
How Good Is Good Enough for Special Ops? Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives the lowdown on how to perfect your PT...
How to Prepare for Fitness Test Day Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how to prepare for your fitness test and...
Ask Stew: How to Pace to Ace Your Fitness Test Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, responds to a reader about how to set your pace...
Pull-up Push Workout Getting better at pull-ups concerns many people. As with the Push-up/Pull Workout, this idea makes little sense...
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...