The Challenges of Passing Military Swimming Tests One of the toughest swims I receive emails for on a weekly basis is the underwater swim , especially from Navy SEAL and Air...
Here's a Breakdown of the Combat Swim Stroke The combat swim stroke is a relaxing and super efficient stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
The Push-up System Over the years, I have developed several methods to increase push-ups and have written articles on ways to implement them...
These Options Could Make You a Faster Swimmer People often email Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, asking about swimming skills and techniques to get...
Ask Stew: How to Adapt to Swimming with Fins Swimming with fins during rigorous military training, such as BUD/S and Army Ranger/Special Forces training, is required for...
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...
How We Easily Can Get Sidetracked by Fitness Gadgets I often get emails from people about certain programs, gadgets, fitness videos, GPS devices, music, heart-rate monitors and...
Five Most Commonly Asked Workout Questions I have had several emails that require short and sweet answers, so I have compiled a list of the top five questions that were...
Ask Stew: The Benefits of Machine Cardio vs. Running If you use the full-body elliptical machines, you will burn more calories than walking or running at some speeds.
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they often can look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
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...
The 5 Most Effective Push-Up and Pull-Up Workouts Simply performing more reps is a logical start, but how you structure your training volume can mean the difference between...
