Cardio or Weights: Which Comes First?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a fitness professional is, "If I am going to do my cardio and strength tr...
Running and Cardio
How to Prepare for the 2 Mile Army Run
Any soldier has in his vocabulary these four important words: Army Physical Fitness Test (or APFT). This test is mandatory in...
Take 2:00 Off Your PFT Mile
If you are a beginner, you should always ramp up distance, pace, and intensity over a six to eight week period.
PFT Run Workouts
Most of the time, I receive emails from people who are seeking to pass their PFT, and just as many who wish to max out their...
Big Cardio Workout Mix
Two of the favorite workouts this week accomplished by many of the local special ops candidates were mirror imaged twin worko...
Adding Weights During High Rep / High Mileage Cycles
Here is a typical leg day that will help the athlete build muscle stamina, cardio vascular ability for running faster without...
Treadmills That Train You for Military Fitness Tests
Many runners refer to treadmills as 'dreadmills'. Professional treadmills have technology that can prepare you for athletic p...
Push it to the Limit: Calisthenics And Cardio AMRAPs
As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) has been growing in popularity as fitness evolves into a competition. Here is a combinatio...
How to Train for Timed Runs (Ask Stew)
If you think 1.5 miles is long distance, this article is for you. Or if you need to get better at the 1.5 mile – 2-mile timed...
How a Cross-Country Runner Prepares for Military
What are the strengths and weaknesses that a cross-country runner needs to focus on to join the military?
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