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.
What Are Military Fitness Tests Like? This Workout Provides a Preview In most U.S. military fitness tests, mixing calisthenics with running and/or swimming is a common practice to improve muscle...
What to Do if Your Fitness Workouts Leave You Feeling Lethargic While you might not feel at your peak during workouts, you might also notice that your performance isn't as low as you...
High-Performance Teams are Tested in Military Training. Here's How to Pass Those Tests. From the start of your military experience, you are building your ability to become a team player and work together to...
Marine Corps Boot Camp: How to Physically Train for Entrance into the Military The longer running distance and pull-ups alone are the events most people have trouble with when assessing themselves at the...
How This Enhanced ‘Murph’ Workout Will Benefit You During Log PT The Murph Workout -- a Memorial Day tradition that honors fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy -- is popular throughout the...