Ask Stew: Calculating How Many More Calories You Burn While Rucking A reader asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, how to calculate calories burned during a weighted walk.
Ask Stew: What Is a Ruck? Defining "ruck" is difficult to someone who has never moved out with 50+ lbs in a backpack for many, many miles.
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...
Don’t Get Confused by the SEAL/SWCC Draft The Spec War Draft that is now being used to screen recruits before they get to SEAL or SWCC training is different from the...
USCG Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) The Coast Guard's weight/physical fitness program is intended to contribute to the fitness and appearance of all Coast Guard...
Coast Guard Basic PFT The Coast Guard physical fitness program is designed to ensure that all members have the strength and stamina to perform...
Tactical Fitness: Periodization Training in High School and College A high school student asks how to prepare physically for trying for the Navy SEALS while being in school sports.
How to Overcome Psychological Obstacles Here is a concerned future military member who is having a tough time with what we all have to conquer when exceeding...
Should You Work Out with a Cold? A National Guard soldier who is preparing for his PFT asked a common question: "Since I have a cold, is it OK to PT or run?"
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...
This Calisthenics and Cardio Workout Will Prepare You for Any Military Fitness Test Calisthenics and cardio exercises can be arranged in several ways to improve running times and overall fitness test scores...
