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Ask Stew: High Repetition Calisthenics Methods
What is the level of volume required to improve training in calisthenics fitness testing?
Workout of the Week: PT, Weight Mix Warm-up with Run, PT and Swim
Using the pyramid as a warm-up, mixing in upper body exercises is a good way to prepare for higher volume sections of a worko...
7 Training Options for When You Need a Military Fitness Partner
Even if you get a workout completed, having someone to push you and keep you company may increase your workout intensity and...
Workout of the Week: Full Body and Run Circuit (Swim Optional)
During a cycle of high-repetition calisthenics and running, it is good to add in some moderate to light weight training that...
Ask Stew: Supplemental Workouts for a Running Plan
If your job requires you to be in good cardiovascular shape and be even better at load bearing, you need to put time in the s...
Tactical Fitness: Crawls, Carries and Conditioning
When it comes to developing training programs for those considering the military tactical professions, there is a process to...
BUD/S and EOD/Diver Physical Screening Test: Classic Week of PT Training
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert's workout of the week.
Here's a Run, Lift, TRX Push-Up, Pull-Up Circuit
This classic PT Pyramid will get your heart racing in no time. Stew Smith's latest workout of the week.
Army Combat Fitness Test Pyramid Workout
Here's a new take on the PT Pyramid that incorporates elements of the new Army PFT standards.
Advance Your Fitness Level Through Periodization
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, lays out a perfect plan for those beginning their f...
Ask Stew: Fitness Goals Using the PT Pyramid
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, answers a question from a reader on how to set appr...
How the Mind-Body Connection Affects Performance
Here are some ways to think your way to better physical performance -- whether it is a PT test, or just a normal workout.
It's Time We Look at Mental Health the Same as Physical Health
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and Military.com's tactical fitness expert explains why taking a mental health day as part of your fitn...
Ask Stew: Losing Weight Before Joining the Military
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and Military.com's tactical fitness expert gives advice to a service member who is trying to lose weigh...
Ask Stew: I Failed at Never Quit
Stew Smith, Navy SEAL and Military.com's tactical fitness expert responds to a Naval Officer who failed at BUDs and is wonder...
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