Workout of the Week: Core and Cardio Here is a fun compromise where you can focus on oft-neglected training exercises that work the full core. Core work is not...
How to Overcome Psychological Obstacles Here is a concerned future military member who is having a tough time with what we all have to conquer when exceeding...
Should You Work Out with a Cold? A National Guard soldier who is preparing for his PFT asked a common question: "Since I have a cold, is it OK to PT or run?"
Stew Smith's Fitness Training Pipeline In the military, training pipelines refer to a student's training cycle as they attend school after school to become...
The Perfect Workout Pyramids and super-set workouts are a great foundation builder, as well as a proven maintenance method for calisthenics-based...
One Soldier, Two Workouts Here is a great question from a soldier who wants to add in extra PT with his command-group PT and does not want to injure...
How to Master Obstacle Courses Many pre-military and law enforcement recruits preparing for training programs often don't have an obstacle course available...
What Causes Nausea During a Workout? A majority of the time, the causes for exercise-induced nausea are motion sickness or lower blood-sugar levels.
Military Fitness Archive This is a one-stop article to help people find information on specific fitness topics in the Military.com Fitness Center more...
Extreme Body-Core Temperatures The most significant factor in limiting muscular performance during prolonged, high-level work is the buildup of heat in the...
How to Improve Your Ankle Mobility to Handle Swimming with Fins Ankle mobility is the root cause of pain when it comes to swimming with fins, which requires both practice and stretching.
5 Tips to Recommit to a Healthier Lifestyle Start by embracing simple beginner routines that act as steppingstones, providing guidance without the initial intimidation.
This 2-Part Swimming Workout Will Help Anyone with Water Confidence You must swim, tread and place your face in the water to overcome any water fears. Here is a workout that will progressively...
How Improving Your Tactical Fitness Can Make You a Better Service Member The development of the elements of fitness, ensuring a military member is proficient in all of them, is a journey that adapts...
5 Reasons Why Service Members Need Physical Training for Job Performance Beyond Fitness Tests While the initial physical assessment is a crucial entry-point event, it hardly scratches the surface of what is necessary...