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.
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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...
Four Common Denominators to Help You Graduate to Spec Ops Because of proper physical training, your body has a better foundation to remain fit throughout training and not become...
The Ins and Outs of Air Force Pararescue (PJ) Training The parajumpers are responsible for providing emergency and life-saving services to airmen, soldiers and civilians.
How to Achieve a Good Score on the Army Airborne PFT If you are preparing to become a member of a special operations group, you must graduate from the Army Basic Airborne Course...
What You Should Know About the New Special Forces/Special Operations Fitness Test There is a new Special Forces/Special Operations fitness test making its way around the team areas and creating a fun and...
Ask Stew: What You Should Know About Air Force Special Warfare Stew Smith, Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, advises a reader how to prepare for Air Force...
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.
Don't Get Discouraged by Failing at Workouts. Get Motivated. Motivation through times of growth is critical. It is no one’s job but yours to motivate yourself to train and put in the...
A Leg Day Challenge for Longevity: Working Your Heart and Lungs With Your Legs When developing longevity is your priority over one-rep maxes and timed-run events, consider the three most important “organs...
How to Select the Best Swim Stroke for the Navy Physical Screening Test When taking the Navy Physical Screening Test -- the common fitness test for jobs in the Navy that require swimming and diving...
Plan Goals for Your Workout: 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in the Gym Having a plan to do everything you want is critical to finding that efficient sweet spot between your efforts and your time.
How to Deal with Burnout During Your Military Fitness Training Even with a solid recovery plan, if your workouts are the same routine each week, you may want to mix it up.