Ask Stew: Hypertrophy Versus Strength Training Many endurance athletes neglect strength or hypertrophy training, and it is a big weakness that will be exposed under a log...
How to Join Naval Special Operations Do you think you have what it takes to become a member of Naval Special Warfare or Special Operations?
What's Included on a Service Academy or ROTC Fitness Test Each branch of military service has similar requirements in its fitness testing, but there are some differences.
Ask Stew: 10 Questions About SEALs and Special Ops A high school junior asks some very commonly asked questions that should provide many future SEALs and Spec Ops members with...
Assessing the Validity of 9 Rumors About Navy SEALS During my training to become a SEAL, I heard many rumors that made SEAL training seem like this impossible mountain to climb.
Revisiting What Navy SEAL Hell Week Is Like After reviewing my article archives -- and, more specifically, my Navy SEAL-related articles, I realized I never wrote about...
What I Have Learned in 20 Years of Periodization Training I have been using my periodization style of training now for 20 years. My periodization program is a way to train, not the...
How to Become a Navy SEAL All roads to becoming a Navy SEAL, end at BUD/S, or Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training.
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.
How Tough Is the Navy SEAL Fitness Test? Learn how tough it is to become a Navy SEAL. We detail the physical fitness requirements for Navy SEAL training.
5 Reasons Why Service Members Need Physical Training for Job Performance Beyond Fitness Tests While the initial physical assessment is a crucial entry-point event, it hardly scratches the surface of what is necessary...
This Full-Body Exercise Circuit Will Take Your Fitness Training Up Another Level If you like full-body workouts that focus on pull-push-legs-core, this circuit of these fitness components will challenge you...
How to Determine the Source of Your Running Pain Running for the first time requires a delicate progression to avoid typical overuse injuries such as shin splints, Achilles...
Everyone Has a Fitness Weakness. Here's How to Handle Yours If we genuinely want to be well-rounded, physically active and healthy, it's important to assess the components of fitness...
This Military Fitness Workout Can Help Improve Your Special Operations Training Here is a workout we use on an upper-body day that helps prepare for higher-rep calisthenics (grinder PT) and running.