Breaking Down the Three Phases of Army Ranger School As with any of the special operations units in the U.S. military, it takes endurance, stamina, intelligence and mental...
Preparing for Army Ranger School Ever wanted to put on the Ranger Tab on your Army uniform? To become a Ranger takes endurance, stamina, intelligence and...
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.
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...
Why You Should Focus on Form, Not Weight, in This TRX Workout Here is a challenging variety of exercises and “rest exercises” mixed with a few cardio options as well.
These Three Workouts Target Your Specific Weakness Whether you are overweight, a running athlete or a strength athlete, everyone has a weakness that can be developed.
Four Common Denominators to Help You Graduate to Spec Ops Because of proper physical training, your body has a better foundation to remain fit throughout training and not become...
What It Means to Be Part of the Army Special Forces The Army's Special Forces make up a unique, unconventional, combat arms organization. They are the world's most versatile...
Top 10 Things to Know Prior to Army Special Forces Training Getting ready for Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection requires commitment and a near lifetime of preparation.
How to Achieve a Good Score on the Army Airborne PFT If you are preparing to become a member of a special operations group, you must graduate from the Army Basic Airborne Course...
How to Estimate Your Food Intake and Caloric Needs for Military Training Basal metabolic rate is the number of calories your body needs to maintain basic physiological functions at rest.
How to Use Pyramid-Style Workouts to Improve Your Fitness Level If you have or have not tried the PT Pyramid, summer is a perfect time to learn this classic workout and take it to new...
How You Can Develop Grip Strength to Become a Better Rope Climber Climbing ropes is a difficult challenge that has haunted young athletes, from middle-school PE class to military recruits...
How Do You Measure Up? Here's How Soldiers Are Scoring on the Army Combat Fitness Test. Most soldiers in the Army are passing the service's physical fitness test -- 98% of active-duty men and 95% of active-duty...
How Staying Active Can Lessen the Effects of Aging on Your Body We all have the power to manage the slope of our decline, which starts with our choices today, mainly by staying determined...