Here's How You Should Train for Boot Camp What do I need to do to prepare for boot camp? This article will be a one-stop shop for people to find links on boot-camp...
The Importance of Training Before You Enter the Military Here is a list of just a few of the many former military officers and enlisted who train civilians to lose weight and prepare...
Tactical Fitness and Special Ops Training Learn which training methods would be most useful for passing Special Ops fitness tests.
Tactical Fitness: What Type of Rucksack Should You Get for Training? A future service member asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, about the best rucksacks with which to train...
Ask Stew: How to Train Properly for Tactical Professions Where some special-ops candidates fail is that they don't drop the heavy weights and switch to higher-rep calisthenics to...
How to Master Obstacle Courses Many pre-military and law enforcement recruits preparing for training programs often don't have an obstacle course available...
How to Prepare Yourself for Boot Camp Why show up at your boot camp or a service academy unprepared for the physical fitness test?
Should You Do Farmer’s Walks with Weight in One or Both Hands? Farmer’s walks improve your overall strength and grip strength, as well as your balance and core muscles.
What You Should Know About Carb Loading for Military Fitness Tests and Training A highly active person requires carbohydrates, proteins and fats to provide energy for and support recovery from physically...
Fitness at Sea: Workouts You Can Do on a Ship and Ace the Navy Fitness Test Staying fit in tight spaces with little to no equipment is always a challenge, whether you are in a hotel room or living and...
How to Prepare for the Coast Guard’s Mandatory Physical Fitness Tests The service announced this week that all military personnel will be required to undergo mandatory physical fitness tests, or...
Coast Guard to Launch Service-Wide Physical Fitness Test for All Members Next Year Coast Guard men and women must take a preliminary assessment by the end of this year and a mandatory PFT starting in 2026.
