How You Can Build Muscle with the TRX Suspension Training System I have counted more than 75 exercises you can do with the TRX, and I am learning new ones daily.
What's Involved in an MMA Metabolic Resistance Workout The one thing every MMA fighter has in common is a powerful athletic physique built from metabolic resistance training.
A 'Dirty Dozen' of Tactical Fitness Training and Testing Ideas Training large groups with varied fitness levels is one of the most challenging things to accomplish with success.
The Challenges of Passing Military Swimming Tests One of the toughest swims I receive emails for on a weekly basis is the underwater swim , especially from Navy SEAL and Air...
Why the 'Common PFT' Has Become the Fitness Standard While the regular military and law enforcement agencies use the "Common PFT," the specialized groups in these units have more...
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: How to Develop the Proper Push-up Posture Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, addresses proper push-up posture and how to strengthen upper- and lower...
The Top 10 Reasons Why People Fail at Special Ops There are many ways to fail out or quit any of the many special-ops programs, but the biggest reason someone fails is usually...
The Push-up System Over the years, I have developed several methods to increase push-ups and have written articles on ways to implement them...
Push-up Push Workout The program is a 10-day plan that requires push-ups daily, but it still has some sound physiological rules that incorporate...
These Options Could Make You a Faster Swimmer People often email Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, asking about swimming skills and techniques to get...
The Exercises You Should Be Doing for a Strong Core When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have...
Should You Do Farmer’s Walks with Weight in One or Both Hands? Farmer’s walks improve your overall strength and grip strength, as well as your balance and core muscles.
What You Should Know About Carb Loading for Military Fitness Tests and Training A highly active person requires carbohydrates, proteins and fats to provide energy for and support recovery from physically...
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...
