Special Operations Fitness

Learn which training methods would be most useful for passing Special Ops fitness tests.

Navy SEAL veteran Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives an overview of special-ops preparation courses.

Not many people realize there are many different ways to become a special operations soldier. The active-duty route is the...

One of the toughest swims I receive emails for on a weekly basis is the underwater swim , especially from Navy SEAL and Air...

As with any of the special operations units in the U.S. military, it takes endurance, stamina, intelligence and mental...

People often email Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, asking about swimming skills and techniques to get...

Swimming with fins during rigorous military training, such as BUD/S and Army Ranger/Special Forces training, is required for...

Assessing your abilities regularly can help you one day, when needed, to save yourself, your family, your teammates or other...

If you are looking for something more challenging to try out in 2017, try this TRX or suspension training program.

Here is a challenging variety of exercises and “rest exercises” mixed with a few cardio options as well.