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...
How to Master Obstacle Courses Many pre-military and law enforcement recruits preparing for training programs often don't have an obstacle course available...
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...
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...
Ask Stew: Preparing Your Body for Military Service Here is an email from a young man who knows he wants to serve his country but is still on the fence regarding which branch of...
Ask Stew: Summer Seminar Workouts The Naval Academy Summer Seminar training for high school candidates starts before 6 a.m. and continues for a long day of...
Take 2:00 Off Your PFT Mile If you are a beginner, you should ramp up distance, pace and intensity over a six- to eight-week period.
Trump Says US Must Send More Weapons to Ukraine, Days After Ordering Pause in Deliveries President Donald Trump said the U.S. will have to send more weapons to Ukraine, just days after ordering a pause in critical...
The Best Amazon Prime Day 2025 Deals for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs from Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11 - twice as long as what it has been in previous...
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Say Bulk Carrier Magic Seas That They Attacked Sunday Has Sunk The ship attack comes at a sensitive moment in the Middle East.
Troops and Federal Agents Briefly Descend on Park in LA Neighborhood With Large Immigrant Population The defense officials told reporters that it was not a military operation but acknowledged that the size and scope of the...
Army Secretary Fires Entire Corps of Civilian Advisers from Communities Across US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for...