How to Prepare for the Navy SEAL Fitness Test The problem with many Americans is that the current fitness and health conditions they maintain are not good enough for a...
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...
How to Lose Weight and Get Fit for Military Duty Those who are overweight typically are not meeting the minimum physical fitness standards for their chosen branch of service.
How to Improve Your Cardio and Work Your Upper Body in the Same Fitness Workout This fast-running workout of the week, mixed with upper-body calisthenics, pushed our running to new limits.
How to Continue Reaping Cardio Benefits When You Can't Run or Bike Pain when running and biking can limit your options when raising the heart rate for more cardiovascular benefits.
Why Kidney Disease Is ‘The Silent Disease’: Everything You Need to Know to Be More Proactive A recent hospital scare with my father has underscored the importance of kidney function as we age and the role of a healthy...
How This Full-Body Circuit Will Make Up for Any Missed Workouts Here is a full-body workout routine that allows you to "not skip leg day" if you missed it the day before.
How the Relationship Between Sleep, Nutrition and Exercise Drives Performance How we best recover from the various types of stress in our lives is primarily up to our three most potent recovery tools...