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.
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...
Tips for Better Pull-ups One thing I have learned is that women and men cannot do pull-ups if they do not practice pull-ups.
Find Out How Fit You Really Are in Only Three Minutes If you want to find out how fit you really are, try this challenge. Do as many push-ups as you can in three minutes.
Favorite Workout of the Month: Special Ops Triathlon Plus Mystery PT Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, offers his favorite workout of the month.
How to Prepare for the Navy SEAL Fitness Test The problem with many Americans is that the current fitness and health conditions they maintain are not good enough for a...
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 Relieve Pain from Overuse Injuries Tendinitis can flare up quickly if you are running several times a week for several miles.
Try the 8-Count Body Builder Push-up/Pull-up Pyramid This new workout is one we developed with the Naval Academy spec ops team when when we were trying to simulate an obstacle...
Mile Repeats Too Difficult? This Running Progression Workout Can Help You Get There. These workouts are ideal for those who have to take fitness tests involving high-repetition calisthenics -- pull-ups, push...
Ask Stew: 5 Options to Make Running Less Impactful as You Grow Older If you want to continue running, some options will help you continue running or walking and supplement it with less impactful...
The 8 Biggest Killers of Your Fitness Training Goals and Healthy Habits The sooner we learn to forgive ourselves for past decades of unhealthy living, the quicker we can move on and start...
This Track and Calisthenics Workout Can Improve Your Fitness Test Score Competitive tactical programs often require higher-than-average scores on fitness tests in order to meet a standard or set...
Ask Stew: You Have a Lot of Time Before Joining the Military. Here’s How Not to Waste It. The most important part of a long-term training plan is having fun and enjoying the process of working on your strengths and...
