PT Progression Series: Combining Hardcore Full-Body Movements with PT/Run The PT Progression Series focuses on how to develop skills for fitness testing. Part 5 advances to full-body movements and...
PT Progression Series: How Max-Rep Sets Can Jump-Start Your Workouts The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. Part 3 focuses on building...
PT Progression Series: How Mixing Running and PT Can Improve Your Times The PT Progression Series is a series of answers about how to develop skills for fitness testing. Part 4 adds running to the...
How These Workouts Pushed an Army Soldier and Recruit to the Next Level If your goal pace is to complete the two-mile run in 12 minutes, then you need to work on a six-minute mile pace or a 90...
Tactical Fitness: How to Become Comfortable Running Three Miles for the PFT A future Marine asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, how to train for a solid three-mile run on his...
Tactical Fitness: The Best Way to Run a 300-Meter Sprint After the PFT An FBI candidate needs to ace a 300 meter sprint after taking a fitness test similar to the PFT.
Tactical Fitness: Improving Muscle and Cardio Endurance for PT Tests A soon-to-be Army recruit asks how to build long-distance muscle to excel at passing the Army physical fitness test.
How PT Tests Are Evolving into Functional Combat Fitness Training The transition from the standard health and fitness test the military has used for decades has evolved slowly, but those...
Tips On Accelerating Your Turnover for a Faster Running Time Running is a key component of physical fitness and perhaps the most important aspect of conditioning for wartime duty.
Training with Mobility: Assessing Movement and Performance Adding a mobility day is for those who train hard, are in tactical professions and are acquiring several years of very active...
Ask Stew: What High School Sports Will Help Me Prepare for the Military? A long-term goal can influence current decisions as you prepare for a future challenge.
Three Rules for Avoiding Shin Splints When Running Outside Here are some issues that running can cause, as well as some of the rules that will help you avoid them.
Try This Leg Day Mixed with Mobility Day Option to Relieve Soreness If you are mixing lifting, high-repetition calisthenics, rucking and other load-bearing activities into your week, chances...
Ask Stew: How to Prepare for the Navy PST The PST is an important part of the Navy’s selection process, and it’s designed to test your physical fitness and mental...
What Is the Minimum Amount of Activity Needed to Improve Your Health? The good news is that you don't have to spend hours in the gym every week to stay healthy.
