How to Overcome Psychological Obstacles Here is a concerned future military member who is having a tough time with what we all have to conquer when exceeding...
Stew Smith's Fitness Training Pipeline In the military, training pipelines refer to a student's training cycle as they attend school after school to become...
Military Fitness Archive This is a one-stop article to help people find information on specific fitness topics in the Military.com Fitness Center more...
Extreme Body-Core Temperatures The most significant factor in limiting muscular performance during prolonged, high-level work is the buildup of heat in the...
Combat Conditioning and Fitness Testing There are two types of training you must be prepared for to become a member of special operations of any branch of service or...
Ask Stew: Preparing Your Body for Military Service Here is an email from a young man who knows he wants to serve his country but is still on the fence regarding which branch of...
Ask Stew: 'I Need a PFT Starter Kit' Preparing for a fitness test to get selected into a training program, as well as training for the selection course, is an...
Ask Stew: Selection Programs Preparation — Special Ops, SWAT, BORTAC Selection programs in military special ops and SWAT law enforcement have training standards that go beyond what the mind...
Former Navy SEAL and Tactical Fitness Expert's 3 Phases of Tactical Fitness Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL vet and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details what you need to know about tactical fitness...
Navy SEAL Veteran: How to Prepare For Military/Special Ops Training Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness guru, Stew Smith, details how to train for a career in special...
How a Low-Cost Home Gym Can Produce Big Fitness Benefits For less than a $200 investment, you can have a functional home gym capable of keeping you in top shape and even preparing...
The Best Strategy to Rebuild Your Mileage After Sustaining a Running Injury Not all injuries are created equal, but when an injury prevents you from running for more than six months, you should build...
How to Gauge Where to Begin a Fitness Program What is a good workout for someone who is just starting a fitness plan?
How to Create a Military Fitness Workout on the Fly Despite Limited Resources If you have only half the time you usually do to train, you can either skip working out or get something done during the time...
The Best Way to Increase Your Running Mileage to Prepare for Military Fitness Tests Training to run faster is a common issue for people serving in the military.
