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.
Joint Pain While Training? This Vegetable Can Help Cucumber extract has shown promise in studies on its efficacy in addressing joint pain.
Workout Ideas for Those New to High-Intensity Interval Training We all grow older. There is nothing we can do about that, but the quality of those years is within our control, as recent...
Tips to Help You Run Faster on Your Physical Fitness Test It is wise to practice taking military fitness tests, long before the real ones count toward your record or your chances of...
Building the Warrior: A Holistic Approach to Peak Performance in the Military While it is understandable for combat units to have the highest fitness standards, getting to that common goal requires...
Workout Challenges to Develop Mental Toughness One of the most powerful, yet overlooked, benefits of regular physical training is its capacity to strengthen the mind.
