What to Know About Applying to Be an Air Force Spec Ops Officer Here is an email from an Air Force cadet seeking information about preparation to be a special tactics officer.
Why This New Approach to Remedial PT Actually Works The combination of a good coach and willing participants is critical to the mission success of remedial PT programs.
How You Should Prepare Your Body for Special Operations First of all, anyone seeking this type of rigorous activity, especially near 40 years old, should be in excellent condition...
How You Can Build Muscle with the TRX Suspension Training System I have counted more than 75 exercises you can do with the TRX, and I am learning new ones daily.
What's Involved in an MMA Metabolic Resistance Workout The one thing every MMA fighter has in common is a powerful athletic physique built from metabolic resistance training.
Why the 'Common PFT' Has Become the Fitness Standard While the regular military and law enforcement agencies use the "Common PFT," the specialized groups in these units have more...
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...
Push-up Push Workout The program is a 10-day plan that requires push-ups daily, but it still has some sound physiological rules that incorporate...
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...
How to Lose Weight and Get Fit for Military Duty Those who are overweight typically are not meeting the minimum physical fitness standards for their chosen branch of service.
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...