Extreme Body-Core Temperatures The most significant factor in limiting muscular performance during prolonged, high-level work is the buildup of heat in the...
Combat Conditioning and Fitness Testing There are two types of training you must be prepared for to become a member of special operations of any branch of service or...
Weekly Workout: Workout Travel Options and New Gear If your routine is interrupted for any reason, don't let that stop you. Military.com's tactical fitness expert provides a...
Thanksgiving Day Workout: Before or After Turkey Day Here are some of the samples of rigorous workouts that will help relieve your guilt (and calories) when overindulging during...
Advanced/Spec Ops Level Workout of the Week This workout of the week from Navy Seal veteran and fitness expert Stew Smith is geared toward the special-ops side of our...
Weekend Workout Fun and Logical Use of Rest Days Here is a workout plan that can enable you to train harder on the weekend and allow for a busy day of the week to be a...
How a Swimmer Prepares for Military Training Swimming is excellent cardio conditioning and a survival skill. Learn the strengths and weaknesses that a swimmer needs to...
How a Powerlifting Football Player Prepares for the Military The football-playing powerlifter athlete comes to the military with many strengths and some weaknesses that need to be...
Workout of the Week: Tactical Fitness Leg Days Runners never lift heavy when trying to run fast, and lifters never run when trying to get strong. Do them separately for...
Tactical Fitness: Combining Personal Workouts with Recruit PT If you are doubling down on workouts prior to basic training, make sure you don't overwork your body. Start by designing your...
How to Prepare for the Coast Guard’s Mandatory Physical Fitness Tests The service announced this week that all military personnel will be required to undergo mandatory physical fitness tests, or...
Coast Guard to Launch Service-Wide Physical Fitness Test for All Members Next Year Coast Guard men and women must take a preliminary assessment by the end of this year and a mandatory PFT starting in 2026.
The Best Nutrition Tips Right Before a Military Fitness Test When you're preparing for a fitness test, what you eat the night before can play a big role in your performance the next...
Why Grip Strength and Leg Strength Are Key Indicators for Longevity Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain...
This Calisthenics and Cardio Workout Will Prepare You for Any Military Fitness Test Calisthenics and cardio exercises can be arranged in several ways to improve running times and overall fitness test scores...
