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...
Here's a Breakdown of the Combat Swim Stroke The combat swim stroke is a relaxing and super efficient stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
The Push-up System Over the years, I have developed several methods to increase push-ups and have written articles on ways to implement them...
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 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...
Three Reasons Why You're Struggling with Fitness Tests There are a few things that could be contributing to your fatigue or lack of muscle endurance during the push-up and sit-up...
How We Easily Can Get Sidetracked by Fitness Gadgets I often get emails from people about certain programs, gadgets, fitness videos, GPS devices, music, heart-rate monitors and...
Five Most Commonly Asked Workout Questions I have had several emails that require short and sweet answers, so I have compiled a list of the top five questions that were...
Ask Stew: The Benefits of Machine Cardio vs. Running If you use the full-body elliptical machines, you will burn more calories than walking or running at some speeds.
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.
How to Modify Your Military Fitness Training if Your Shoulder Hurts Whenever we sustain an injury during training, it is normal to stop working out so we have time to rest and recover.
How to Decide Whether You Should Eat Before Working Out If you’re someone who likes to start your day with a workout, you have probably wondered if you should eat before hitting the...
The New Army Body-Fat Standard: A Step In The Right Direction? As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just...
How Combining Cardio and Strength Training Benefits Your Brain Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body...
How Special Operations Candidates Should Approach Workouts to Become Stronger Strength training for the tactical athlete is not exactly the same as what football players and powerlifters do to prepare...
