Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT) The Marines' combat fitness test, taken every six months, is intended to keep Marines ready for the physical rigors of...
How Recruits Can Build Core Fitness Many combat veterans reportedly are adding sprints, agility drills and core exercises to build a better-equipped combat...
New Army PRT and CRT For decades, the Army has assessed physical fitness through the standard fitness test that many branches of the military and...
TRADOC Revises Army Physical Fitness Test TRADOC collaborated with a team headed by the director of the U.S. Army Physical Fitness School, resulting in a...
Marines Ditch Traditional Height-Weight Method - New Test Effective Now The Marine Corps just killed height-and-weight screenings. A completely new method is now the standard for every Marine's...
Ask Stew: Swimming with Fin Pain and Other Issues When swimming with scuba fins, especially the type that the military issues, Rocket or Jet Fins, you may find a learning...
The Power of the Pushup: Health Improvements Across the Board While pushups alone won’t save your life, they will always be a solid marker of fitness, health and wellness, and they can...
3 Full-Body Sandbag Circuits Here are three versions of a circuit workout we did last week that simulates load-bearing, equipment carry, and log PT. All...
Ask Stew: How to Gain Pool Skills for Dive School or Rescue Swimmer Prep Here is a question from a future Navy diver or rescue swimmer who is considering his options and working on becoming better...