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.
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Ask Stew: How to Adapt to Swimming with Fins Swimming with fins during rigorous military training, such as BUD/S and Army Ranger/Special Forces training, is required for...
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How to Achieve a Good Score on the Army Airborne PFT If you are preparing to become a member of a special operations group, you must graduate from the Army Basic Airborne Course...
What You Should Know About the New Special Forces/Special Operations Fitness Test There is a new Special Forces/Special Operations fitness test making its way around the team areas and creating a fun and...
Ask Stew: What You Should Know About Air Force Special Warfare Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, advises a reader how to prepare for Air Force...
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they often can look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
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How to Add Extra Training to Prepare for Army Special Forces Army or Marine Corps boot camps already do a great job preparing you for special operations programs, but additional training...
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.