Breaking Down the Three Phases of Army Ranger School As with any of the special operations units in the U.S. military, it takes endurance, stamina, intelligence and mental...
Ask Stew: How to Go from Your Plebe Year at the US Naval Academy to BUD/S Former Navy SEAL Stew Smith answers a question from a newly accepted high school graduate on how to prepare to enter the...
The Challenges of Passing Military Swimming Tests One of the toughest swims I receive emails for on a weekly basis is the underwater swim , especially from Navy SEAL and Air...
How to Prepare for the Navy SEAL Fitness Test The problem with many Americans is that the current fitness and health conditions they maintain are not good enough for a...
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...
Ask Stew: How to Become a SEAL in Seven Steps Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, offers seven tips that could provide a pathway for teens to make it to...
What's Included on a Service Academy or ROTC Fitness Test Each branch of military service has similar requirements in its fitness testing, but there are some differences.
Ask Stew: How to Adapt to Swimming with Fins Swimming with fins during rigorous military training, such as BUD/S and Army Ranger/Special Forces training, is required for...
How Assessing Your Fitness Can Save Your Life or Those You Love Assessing your abilities regularly can help you one day, when needed, to save yourself, your family, your teammates or other...
Start off the Year Strong with This TRX Workout If you are looking for something more challenging to try out in 2017, try this TRX or suspension training program.
What Is the 'Best' Navy PST Workout? If you really need help with the PST, you need to get used to working out after swimming.
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...
