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.
The Push-up System Over the years, I have developed several methods to increase push-ups and have written articles on ways to implement them...
Push-up Push Workout The program is a 10-day plan that requires push-ups daily, but it still has some sound physiological rules that incorporate...
Tips for Better Pull-ups One thing I have learned is that women and men cannot do pull-ups if they do not practice pull-ups.
Find Out How Fit You Really Are in Only Three Minutes If you want to find out how fit you really are, try this challenge. Do as many push-ups as you can in three minutes.
Favorite Workout of the Month: Special Ops Triathlon Plus Mystery PT Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, offers his favorite workout of the month.
How to Prepare for the Navy SEAL Fitness Test The problem with many Americans is that the current fitness and health conditions they maintain are not good enough for a...
These Options Could Make You a Faster Swimmer People often email Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, asking about swimming skills and techniques to get...
How to Relieve Pain from Overuse Injuries Tendinitis can flare up quickly if you are running several times a week for several miles.
Try the 8-Count Body Builder Push-up/Pull-up Pyramid This new workout is one we developed with the Naval Academy spec ops team when when we were trying to simulate an obstacle...
Target the Key Areas of Tactical Fitness With This Challenging Workout This is not a normal strength plan, as tactical athletes are not your normal athletes.
How to Boost Your Strength and Size for Special Operations Training Preparing for any special operations selection involves making sure you have no weaknesses and have properly developed your...
5 Tips for a Guilt-Free Thanksgiving Feast If you are considering making Thanksgiving your "cheat day" and combining eating a masterfully prepared meal with sitting...
This Workout Will Help You Ramp Up Your Tactical Fitness “Good at everything” is the basic training dogma of those working to become a completely well-rounded athlete.
Struggling with a Military Fitness Test? Here’s How to Find Another Way Forward Whatever the challenge, look for another way to get there if something does not work for you and you fail to meet the...