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Physical fitness is an important part of being in the military. Reach your full physical potential with military workouts and fitness tips.

How to Prepare for Military Service During Your Last Season of Competitive Athletics

Try This Run Plus Swim or Ruck Workout with Added Calisthenics

Ask Stew: 'There Are Seven Days in a Week and 'Someday' Is Not One of Them'

Try This Workout to Improve Run Times and Pull-Ups

Ignore These 6 Pieces of Advice that Can Keep You from Exercising

Army sergeant runs during Army physical fitness test.

What Is the Perfect Workout?

Ask Stew: How to Structure Daily Calisthenics and Cardio Workouts

Updates to the Air Force Special Warfare Initial Fitness Test and Operator Fitness Test

Ask Stew: Should I Do More Push-Ups When Doing More Planks?

Trainer: Stew Smith, Navy SEAL

With years of experience as a Navy SEAL and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Stew Smith provides coaching to help you reach your full fitness potential.

Marine recruits go through swim qualifications at Parris Island.

Explaining the Three Phases of Tactical Fitness

There are three phases of tactical fitness for the student, candidate and the active-duty member, and each of them is...

Solving the Fitness Spectrum Dilemma in Military Service

Participants make their way around the track during the Walk for Survivors Walk-A-Thon aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.

A Simple Exercise to Drop Some Weight, Boost Productivity and Make You Happier

(U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Tristan Biese)

Ask Stew: The Difference Between Pre-Basic and Pre-Selection Military Training

First-phase Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL candidates balance a small inflatable boat on their heads while heading toward the Pacific Ocean. First phase is an eight-week course that trains, prepares and examines candidate's abilities in physical conditioning, water competency, mental tenacity and team work. (U.S. Navy/Petty Officer 2nd Class Shauntae Hinkle-Lymas)

How to Strengthen Your Neck for Carrying 'Boats on Heads' Safely

Mix Weights with Calisthenics for This Workout of the Week

Boatswains mate Zach Lee, USS Anchorage (LPD 23), hammers nails into the roof of a house during a Habitat for Humanity neighborhood rebuild project in Long Beach, California during Los Angeles Fleet Week. (U.S. Marine Corps/Gunnery Sgt. Robert Brown)

Ask Stew: How Can I Train for Army Service While Working a Construction Job?

Latest In Military Fitness

What do you need to know about military fitness? Read about the latest in fitness trends, military fitness news and all the information you need to get through your military PT test and workouts.

Ask Stew: What Type of Workout Is Best for Someone Starting a Fitness Routine?

How to Prepare for Military Service During Your Last Season of Competitive Athletics

Try This Run Plus Swim or Ruck Workout with Added Calisthenics

Ask Stew: 'There Are Seven Days in a Week and 'Someday' Is Not One of Them'

Should You Nap, Walk or Caffeinate to Beat That Post-Lunch Tiredness?

Try This Workout to Improve Run Times and Pull-Ups

Featured Fitness Video

Are you ready to learn what you need to know about military fitness? Watch our featured military fitness video for tips, tricks and information.

Military Health and Wellness

Beets, placed on a plate, are a key healthy ingredient.

Four Powerful Ways to Improve Your Health … with Herbs

Eating right mix of fats, carbs and proteins is key to a ketogenic diet.

Ask Stew: Does a Keto Diet or Fasting Work Best?

Training with Mobility: Assessing Movement and Performance

A Cooking Matters tour participant looks at heath-food options

10 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Training and Nutrition

Captain works on physical fitness in Afghanistan

Here's the Best Way to Honor the Fallen

How to Deal with Failure: Reframe and Move Forward

Face of Defense: Bodybuilding Helps Airman to Maintain Focus

Woman drinks water after workout to stay hydrated.

Dehydration Can Cause Lethargy, Dizziness and So Many More Issues

Special Operations Fitness

A career in Special Operations means an extra focus on military fitness. Learn everything you need to know about Special Operations fitness in this section.