Coast Guard Fitness

While the regular military and law enforcement agencies use the "Common PFT," the specialized groups in these units have more...

If you want to find out how fit you really are, try this challenge. Do as many push-ups as you can in three minutes.

There are many ways to fail out or quit any of the many special-ops programs, but the biggest reason someone fails is usually...

The program is a 10-day plan that requires push-ups daily, but it still has some sound physiological rules that incorporate...

One thing I have learned is that women and men cannot do pull-ups if they do not practice pull-ups.

Today, with the threat of terrorist attacks on American soil, the Coast Guard stands as our first line of defense against any...

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

Those who are overweight typically are not meeting the minimum physical fitness standards for their chosen branch of service.

There usually are one or two things that give out on you when running. It is either your lungs or your legs.

Do you want to jump-start your new year with some great ideas that you can incorporate into your fitness routine?