How to Complete the Gerkin Protocol Test on Treadmills The Gerkin Protocol term often is used in running studies, treadmill documentation and other running-related articles, but...
The Five Psychological Phases of Fitness I have found that the out-of-shape beginner and the advanced Special Operations candidate develop their goals through the...
How You Don't Have to Be Stuck on a Training Plateau This email comes from a young man seeking to enlist in the Navy after losing weight and getting into shape.
How You Can Manage Working Out Twice a Day I received a great email about performing two-a-day workouts. One of my favorite things to do is to work out in the morning...
Doing Push-ups Is Great, but Here's What You Should Do to Balance It Out Basically, every "push" workout you do should be balanced out with a "pull" type of workout.
What It Means to Balance Out Your Workout and Why You Should Having a musculoskeletal strength imbalance can cause injury and other complications in your performance athletically or on...
Can You Drink Beer and Still Be Fit? It seems that a former Navy radioman has developed quite a gut since retiring and was curious about whether he should give up...
Introducing the Best Shoulder Workout The top three sport injury surgeries performed on its members are to the shoulders, knees and lower back, according to the...
How You Can Learn to Breathe Properly During Exercise Learning to breathe during exercise can prevent dizziness during activity, improve athletic performance and increase fat...
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...