Swimming with Fins Swimming with fins during rigorous military training, such as BUD/S and Army Ranger/SF training, is required for open-water...
Killer Combo of Pyramids and 5-Minute Sets Here is a workout that builds up quickly and peaks with several mental/physical challenges.
Special Forces - Special Operations Fitness Test The test now consists of seven upper-body exercises along with a speed and long-distance run.
Army Airborne PFT If you are preparing to become a member of any Special Operations group, you must graduate from the Army Basic Airborne...
Ask Stew: US Naval Academy from Plebe to BUD/S Former Navy SEAL Stew Smith answers a question from a newly accepted high school graduate on how to prepare to enter the...
Navy Training for Teens What should a teenager do if they are interested in serving their country and want to start preparing for military training?
Army Ranger PFT As with any of the Special Operations units in the U.S. military, it takes endurance, stamina, intelligence and mental...
Special Missions and Law Enforcement PFT Coast Guard men and women who serve on law enforcement, port security or maritime safety and security teams must meet...
How to Prepare for Army Green Beret Training The Green Beret course requires a minimum score of 260 on the Army physical fitness test.
An Overview of Special Ops Prep Courses and Pre-Selection Programs Navy SEAL veteran Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives an overview of special-ops preparation courses.
No Plans for Space Force PT Test Yet Space Force guardians must wait a little longer for physical training standards unique to their service as it figures out...
A PT Program for the Naval Academy’s Summer Seminar Every year, I have the honor to fill a guest PT instructor spot at the Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program.
The ACFT Is Already Working. It's Time for Leaders to Get on Board Fundamentally, ACFT failures do not indicate a problem with the test itself.
Nearly Half of Female Soldiers Still Failing New Army Fitness Test, While Males Pass Easily The data raises questions about whether the Army's attempt to create a fitter force is creating more barriers to success for...
Army Astronaut Demonstrates 'Weightless' ACFT at International Space Station What would the ACFT be like if conducted in outer space? Wonder no longer.
