How to Build Speed and Power for PT Tests Depending upon the branch of service, the PT tests vary in exercises, timed events and run distances.
Looking for a Challenge? Give This Advanced Workout a Try. Here is a workout that incorporates some of the challenging events advanced-level military members will see during their...
Ask Stew: Examining the Pros and Cons of Wearing a Weight Belt Here is a question concerning the use of weight belts, using some of my personal workouts designed for the tactical athlete.
What You Should Know About Five Common Fitness Injuries Nagging injuries and small aches or pains can occur at any time. Here's some suggestions about how to prevent them or recover...
Start off the Year Strong with This TRX Workout If you are looking for something more challenging to try out in 2017, try this TRX or suspension training program.
Why You Should Focus on Form, Not Weight, in This TRX Workout Here is a challenging variety of exercises and “rest exercises” mixed with a few cardio options as well.
Ask Stew: After Lapse, National Guardsman Seeks Fitness Help It can be difficult to work a few days a month in the actual job and still maintain your fitness. Here's how to make it work...
How to Build Muscle Stamina Five Minutes at a Time Try this five-minute set workout with the following exercises for muscle stamina with lighter weights or body-weight...
Three Reasons Why You're Struggling with Fitness Tests There are a few things that could be contributing to your fatigue or lack of muscle endurance during the push-up and sit-up...
Why This New Approach to Remedial PT Actually Works The combination of a good coach and willing participants is critical to the mission success of remedial PT programs.
If You Don't Assess Yourself, You're Just Guessing About Fitness A logical time for that assessment during a 12- or 16-week cycle would either be at the beginning, the end or both.
Ask Stew: When Should I Start Lifting Weights? If you want to diversify your training, then a cycle of lifting is a smart decision.
Do You Just Set Goals, or Do You Actually Achieve Them? Here is a clever acronym that can help improve your ability to finish what you started.
Try This if You're Looking for a Good Core Workout Think of the core as the area from your neck to your hips and all the muscles that support the spine from top to bottom and...
Your Weakness Will Be Your Toughest Event at Spec Ops Selection As you prepare for any special ops program in the tactical professions, you will be faced with grueling events that will test...