What to Know About Applying to Be an Air Force Spec Ops Officer Here is an email from an Air Force cadet seeking information about preparation to be a special tactics officer.
Why This New Approach to Remedial PT Actually Works The combination of a good coach and willing participants is critical to the mission success of remedial PT programs.
How You Should Prepare Your Body for Special Operations First of all, anyone seeking this type of rigorous activity, especially near 40 years old, should be in excellent condition...
How You Can Build Muscle with the TRX Suspension Training System I have counted more than 75 exercises you can do with the TRX, and I am learning new ones daily.
What's Involved in an MMA Metabolic Resistance Workout The one thing every MMA fighter has in common is a powerful athletic physique built from metabolic resistance training.
Why the 'Common PFT' Has Become the Fitness Standard While the regular military and law enforcement agencies use the "Common PFT," the specialized groups in these units have more...
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...
How to Train for Ruck Marches Known as "forced marches" or "humps," these events are basically fast-paced walks over rough terrain with a backpack at least...
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...
The Best Way to Become Motivated to Stick to a Fitness Routine At some point in the beginning, there must be a straightforward evolutionary process from motivation to discipline.
Core, Grip Strength and Cardio: This Farmer’s Walk Workout Covers It All The farmer’s walk is the ultimate complementary exercise, working the arm muscles, shoulders, back and legs while focusing on...
How to Build the Mental Toughness Required of Special Operations Selections Most people, even scientists studying physiology and psychology, are puzzled by the mind-body connection.
6 Game-Changing Workout Strategies for Beginners or Anyone Restarting Their Fitness Journey Many people new to fitness or experiencing prolonged absences wonder how often they should work out as beginners and what...
4 Reasons to Remove the ‘Pullout’ from Military Swim Fitness Tests When taking military swimming tests that require the breaststroke or the side stroke (also known as the combat side stroke...