Here's How You Should Train for Boot Camp What do I need to do to prepare for boot camp? This article will be a one-stop shop for people to find links on boot-camp...
The Importance of Training Before You Enter the Military Here is a list of just a few of the many former military officers and enlisted who train civilians to lose weight and prepare...
Tactical Fitness and Special Ops Training Learn which training methods would be most useful for passing Special Ops fitness tests.
Tactical Fitness: What Type of Rucksack Should You Get for Training? A future service member asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, about the best rucksacks with which to train...
Ask Stew: How to Train Properly for Tactical Professions Where some special-ops candidates fail is that they don't drop the heavy weights and switch to higher-rep calisthenics to...
How to Master Obstacle Courses Many pre-military and law enforcement recruits preparing for training programs often don't have an obstacle course available...
Ask Stew: Navy PFT Preparation for OCS Candidate You need to begin your preparations far ahead of submitting your application for Officer Candidate School.
How to Combine Different Types of Exercises into One Military Fitness Workout If you think a quick 1-10 half pyramid of pull-ups and push-ups is a warm-up, this workout may be perfect for you:
The Minimum Standards of Fitness for the Average Joe After having coached many "average Joes," I have a few exercises and events I like to help people build up to and maintain.
The Case for Never Skipping Leg Day Here are all the health and wellness benefits you may be neglecting by not exercising your legs.
How to Improve the Load-Bearing Skills Required by the Military Through Fitness You need a foundation of strength to be durable enough to handle carrying boats, logs, rucksacks, people, water jugs and ammo...
Don't Like Working Out? Here’s How to Make Your Fitness Journey More Enjoyable Setting long-term goals such as losing 50 pounds, making a sports team or preparing for regular military or special...