Pull-ups Part One: How to Get Your First Pull-up This article, the first of a three-part series, will show you how to condition your body so you can perform your first pull...
Pull-ups Part Two: Going from 1 to 10 Pull-ups This article is the second of a three-part series on how to do pull-ups. This article will show you how to get up to 10 reps.
How to Master Obstacle Courses Many pre-military and law enforcement recruits preparing for training programs often don't have an obstacle course available...
Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Training If you join the USMC, you will have to pass the initial strength test, or IST -- a shortened version of the physical fitness...
How to Prepare Yourself for Boot Camp Why show up at your boot camp or a service academy unprepared for the physical fitness test?
Marine Corps Initial Strength Test (IST) All Marines are provided time to train for the physical fitness test and are expected to maintain an adequate degree of...
Ask Stew: How to Train for Air Force Special Warfare with Limited Pool Time Here's what I would do with two days a week of swimming to get ready for the challenges of the Air Force pararescue (PJ)...
8 Ways Military PT Has Shaped the Wider World of Fitness Military fitness training has infiltrated our country’s fitness world for decades.
50th Marine Corps Marathon: New Record Set, Marine Major Claims Third Win The 50th running of the Marine Corps Marathon wrapped up with a record performance by the women's winner, as well as a third...
Do This to Get Your First Pull-Up or Improve to Double Digits Federal law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, have added pull-ups to the special agent candidate fitness test. Here is a...
Ask Stew: Athletes Are Taking Baking Soda to Boost Performance, but Is It Safe? Each year, many health, fitness and wellness trends arrive on social media platforms, discussed by coaches, medical...