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?
Ask Stew: How to Train for Timed Runs If you think 1.5 miles is long distance, this article is for you. Or if must improve on timed runs, you can do this week of...
Take 2:00 Off Your PFT Mile If you are a beginner, you should ramp up distance, pace and intensity over a six- to eight-week period.
Push it to the Limit: Calisthenics and Cardio AMRAPs As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) has grown in popularity as fitness evolves into a competition. Here is a combination of...
Treadmills That Train You for Military Fitness Tests Professional treadmills have technology that can prepare you for athletic performance, and anyone training to enter a...
Adding Weights During High-Rep/High-Mileage Cycles Here is a typical leg day that will help an athlete build muscle stamina and cardiovascular ability for running faster...
Big Cardio Workout Mix Two of the favorite workouts this week accomplished by many of the local special-ops candidates were mirror-image twin...
The Fundamentals of Rucking Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details the fundamentals of rucking.
Ask Stew: Getting Faster with Goal-Pace Running Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how goal-paced running can help you run...
The Best Strategy to Recover from a Running Injury Without Overdoing It Resuming running mileage after an injury and some recovery time can often create a training dilemma that could lead to...
How 'Hard Gainers' in the Military Can Add Weight Healthily The old saying is that if you want to get big, you must eat big and lift big. Science confirms this, but it is more...
How to Improve Your Mobility and Running in One Workout Whether you're preparing for a fitness test, looking to increase your running performance, or simply seeking a challenging...
How to Balance Preparing for Special Operations with Playing a Sport If you are a competitive athlete considering adding a Special Operations prep program to your routine, it's important to...
The Do's and Don'ts for Training Safely in Extreme Heat Many special operations dreams have ended in the heat of rigorous physical activity during selection, just as it occurs in...
