How to Prepare for the 2 Mile Army Run
Any soldier has in his vocabulary these four important words: Army Physical Fitness Test (or APFT). This test is mandatory in...
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Treadmills That Train You for Military Fitness Tests
Many runners refer to treadmills as 'dreadmills'. Professional treadmills have technology that can prepare you for athletic p...
What Is In Your Backpack? Training Gear When on the Road
Staying true to your fitness routine can be challenging when you travel frequently for work. Navy SEAL veteran and Military.c...
The Push-up System
Over the years, I have developed several methods to increase pushups and have written articles on ways to implement them into...
AF Tracker Helps Air Force Members Get Fit
Physical fitness is a prime concern for those in the Air Force. In 2010, the Air Force instituted a new and more rigorous ph...
Moderating the Fitness Gadgets
I often get emails and questions from people about certain programs, gadgets, fitness videos, GPS devices, music, heart rate...
TRX Move #3 - Pull Press
TRX Move #3 - Pull Press
Favorite Workout of the Week
This week, our favorite upper body workout was centered by a workout called Death by Pushups.
Avoid the Gym by Using Calisthenics
Calisthenics, or bodyweight exercises, originated thousands of years ago in ancient Greece and have been a major component of...
More Swimming Options
People often email me asking about swimming skills and techniques to get better in the water. Here are many tips that you ca...
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