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.
Don't Get Discouraged by Failing at Workouts. Get Motivated. Motivation through times of growth is critical. It is no one’s job but yours to motivate yourself to train and put in the...
Don’t Get Confused by the SEAL/SWCC Draft The Spec War Draft that is now being used to screen recruits before they get to SEAL or SWCC training is different from the...
USCG Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) The Coast Guard's weight/physical fitness program is intended to contribute to the fitness and appearance of all Coast Guard...
Coast Guard Basic PFT The Coast Guard physical fitness program is designed to ensure that all members have the strength and stamina to perform...
Tactical Fitness: Periodization Training in High School and College A high school student asks how to prepare physically for trying for the Navy SEALS while being in school sports.
How to Overcome Psychological Obstacles Here is a concerned future military member who is having a tough time with what we all have to conquer when exceeding...
Should You Work Out with a Cold? A National Guard soldier who is preparing for his PFT asked a common question: "Since I have a cold, is it OK to PT or run?"
Stew Smith's Fitness Training Pipeline In the military, training pipelines refer to a student's training cycle as they attend school after school to become...
The Perfect Workout Pyramids and super-set workouts are a great foundation builder, as well as a proven maintenance method for calisthenics-based...
How Your Eating Habits Affect Sleep Quality Understanding the relationship between the stomach, brain and sleep can lead to more restful nights, as well as increased...
The Best Strategy to Recover from a Running Injury Without Overdoing It Resuming running mileage after an injury and some recovery time can often create a training dilemma that could lead to...
How 'Hard Gainers' in the Military Can Add Weight Healthily The old saying is that if you want to get big, you must eat big and lift big. Science confirms this, but it is more...
How to Improve Your Mobility and Running in One Workout Whether you're preparing for a fitness test, looking to increase your running performance, or simply seeking a challenging...
How to Balance Preparing for Special Operations with Playing a Sport If you are a competitive athlete considering adding a Special Operations prep program to your routine, it's important to...
