Coast Guard Fitness

Coast Guard Fitness Spotlight

A future sailor and special warfare candidate swims during the Navy’s physical screening test.

The Challenges of Passing Military Swimming Tests

Marines practice proper swim techniques at Camp Lejeune.

Tactical Fitness: How to Become a More Efficient Swimmer in the Military

Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord undergo swim test.

3 Reasons Not to Practice Holding Your Breath for Underwater Swims

Executing a proper sidestroke in swimming

Tactical Fitness: Critiquing the Combat Swimmer Stroke

Future sailors try to complete as many push-ups as possible.

Why the 'Common PFT' Has Become the Fitness Standard

A Coast Guard rescue swimmer prepares to enter the water as part of a search-and-rescue exercise.

Here Are the Fitness Standards to Become a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer

Preparing for the PFT

A Military Fitness Blueprint if Given One Month Before a PT Test

Recon Marine swims with fins at Camp Lejeune.

Ask Stew: How to Adapt to Swimming with Fins

Elliptical machines are a good alternative to swimming.

Ask Stew: Options for Those Without Access to a Swimming Pool

Coast Guard Fitness Categories

Get Coast Guard Fit

A member of the Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team complete a physical fitness test.

Coast Guard Basic PFT

The Coast Guard physical fitness program is designed to ensure that all members have the strength and stamina to perform...

A Coastie goes through her exercise routine.

Coast Guard Fitness Requirements

Coast Guard recruits run around a track.

USCG Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA)

An Army reservist gets done with a workout.

What You Should Know About Military Body Composition Tests

A soldier performs push-ups during an Army physical fitness test.

Why Boot Camp Is No Place to Show Up Out of Shape for Military Service

Get Coast Guard Special Training Fit

Coast Guard holds law enforcement training exercise

Here Are the Coast Guard's Fitness Requirements to Serve on Elite Teams

Coast Guard men and women who serve on law enforcement, port security or maritime safety and security teams must meet specific physical standards.

A Coast Guard rescue swimmer prepares to enter the water as part of a search-and-rescue exercise.

Here Are the Fitness Standards to Become a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer

According to the Rescue Swimmer course syllabus, rescue swimmers must have flexibility, strength, endurance and function for 30 minutes in heavy seas.

Service members from a Coast Guard Port Security Unit enforce a security zone.

A Closer Look at the Coast Guard's Specialized Force Units

These six units create an organized quick reaction force that can be deployed to handle natural disasters, environmental catastrophes and more.

Running and Cardio

New Marines run in formation.

Ask Stew: How Can I Get Rid of My Shin Splints?

U.S. and coalition forces run the Army's 36th annual Ten-Miler Run virtual edition at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.

How Air Pollution Should Factor into Your Running Schedule

Soldiers with the Georgia Army National Guard complete a sunrise run during annual training at Fort Stewart.

Build Up Your Running Program with the Sun

A runner stretches his legs and discusses strategy before a run at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

Interested in Building Up Mileage? Here's the Twelve-Mile Run Plan.

Riders with the Combat Center's triathlon team set out on their weekly 25-mile ride.

Here's How You Can Benefit from Training like a Triathlete

First male finisher crosses finish line at 2017 Marine Corps Marathon.

Marathon Running Plan

Airmen run an 800-meter relay race.

Quarter-Mile and 100-Repetition Challenge

Participants in a memorial run cross the finish line on Camp Lejeune.

Ask Stew: Why Runners' Race Times Are Getting Slower

Elliptical machines are a good alternative to swimming.

Ask Stew: Options for Those Without Access to a Swimming Pool

A soldier carries a sandbag at Fort Stewart, Georgia.

Looking for a Challenge? Give This Advanced Workout a Try.

A soldier performs a hand-release push-up during the army combat fitness test.

Upper-Body Workout with Cardio and Skills Options

A soldier runs a two-mile route during an Army physical fitness test.

Ask Stew: Addressing Issues with Running Form and Technique

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