This Is the Best Height and Weight for Special Ops Selection and BUD/S Training Do not get too tied up into your height and weight, because it is just one factor of a person's chances of success or failure...
The Army-Navy Core Workout Challenge We’ve come up with a fun workout that lets everyone practice the new testing elements of the Navy PFA, USMC PFT and the Army...
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Meals Before PFT Is it OK to eat before the physical fitness test? How long beforehand, and what should you eat? Stew Smith tells all.
Ask Stew: How Can a Non-Athlete Prepare for Special Operations Training? Whether you are an athlete or not, this process of preparation for special ops takes time.
Ask Stew: Is Adding Supplemental Running to Army Prep Training a Good Idea? Don't jump into a running program of 25-30 miles a week when you ran only eight miles last week. That mentality typically...
Ask Stew: Older Guy Wants to Join Special Ops The term "older guy" is used often for someone in their late 20s who is nearing the age cutoff for recruits to enter SEAL...
How to Prepare for the Coast Guard’s Mandatory Physical Fitness Tests The service announced this week that all military personnel will be required to undergo mandatory physical fitness tests, or...
Coast Guard to Launch Service-Wide Physical Fitness Test for All Members Next Year Coast Guard men and women must take a preliminary assessment by the end of this year and a mandatory PFT starting in 2026.
The Best Nutrition Tips Right Before a Military Fitness Test When you're preparing for a fitness test, what you eat the night before can play a big role in your performance the next...
Why Grip Strength and Leg Strength Are Key Indicators for Longevity Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain...
This Calisthenics and Cardio Workout Will Prepare You for Any Military Fitness Test Calisthenics and cardio exercises can be arranged in several ways to improve running times and overall fitness test scores...
