http://feed.informer.com/digests/D1YYWEQU18/feeder Military Fitness - Military.com Originals Respective post owners and feed distributors Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:39:34 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ https://www.military.com/military-fitness/complete-cycle-state-or-how-end-each-day-better-tomorrow Military-fitness urn:uuid:3cadda09-8406-9369-e447-a195bf578696 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:46:15 +0000 The goal of each evening should be to end the day’s stress with stress-relieving activities such as walking, deep breathing, physical affection, laughing and even crying if needed. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-much-do-you-bench-bench-press-combination-ideas Military-fitness urn:uuid:4fcd2844-3c8d-e6f6-78cf-ced9fe9cc570 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:06:36 +0000 While you can improve strength with the following strength and conditioning combinations, the priority here is more work capacity and stamina than true strength. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/ask-stew-how-often-biking-place-of-running-acceptable-training-option Military-fitness urn:uuid:08360e17-5821-dde2-dbdc-952e1fe978d9 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:40:14 +0000 How often is it acceptable to use the bike as opposed to running through programs? It feels like a cop-out some days. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/family-fitness-heres-how-make-movement-fun-all-ages Military-fitness urn:uuid:9155e109-5a99-45cb-60a5-cd2810197952 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:57:51 +0000 With a little imagination and a willingness to try new things, your family can enjoy exercise, fun, and togetherness all at once. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/get-stronger-hex-bar-deadlift-common-fitness-test-lift Military-fitness urn:uuid:6a82425d-adb8-4f30-c4d9-4d53a7aeeca3 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:02:42 +0000 Depending on your job, you may be required to lift weights or carry a load in a military fitness test. Learning how to strength train is a must. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/ask-stew-when-should-i-breathe-during-exercises Military-fitness urn:uuid:4d880e1e-b88f-d48c-d354-7494f19b1d8b Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:27:00 +0000 A reader asks whether Stew recommends exhaling while performing eccentric movements or concentric movements. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/if-you-think-nasal-breathing-helpful-try-left-right-nostril-breathing Military-fitness urn:uuid:3d846707-3d1a-5a6d-1bca-d82866098c9f Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:13:22 +0000 During physical activity, working in high stress situations, and sleeping, being a nose breather can improve mood, physical and mental performance, and rest and recovery. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/leg-workout-days-when-youre-sore-and-need-work-it-out Military-fitness urn:uuid:203e1c3d-1157-9b99-f964-bdf05298169f Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:37:29 +0000 This is designed to warm up the legs with light, full-range-of-motion movements combined with cardio, stretching and/or foam rolling. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/ask-stew-secret-sticking-fitness-goal-isnt-about-motivation Military-fitness urn:uuid:a3ee627f-35cd-fab1-771b-53d3579f8181 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:50:17 +0000 When you take a small step toward your goal, your brain releases dopamine, giving you a little boost and making it easier to keep going. Motivation doesn’t magically appear. Taking action ignites it. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/fitness-cheap-smart-ways-keep-moving-and-save-money Military-fitness urn:uuid:012d48e4-04bc-5298-6ce7-33bdc485d283 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:27:14 +0000 Maintaining your health can seem expensive, but fitness doesn’t have to break the bank or eat up all your free time. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/get-faster-these-built-speed-workouts Military-fitness urn:uuid:5f58b273-5975-bd51-b354-0d611c03da70 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:23:12 +0000 Many fitness tests include speed and agility in addition to endurance runs. You need a good workout to take to the track to develop speed and strategies for these shorter-but-faster events. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/ask-stew-how-train-air-force-special-warfare-limited-pool-time Military-fitness urn:uuid:e5e3b718-585d-4d62-8866-467ff70088fa Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:56:37 +0000 Here's what I would do with two days a week of swimming to get ready for the challenges of the Air Force pararescue (PJ) selection and pipeline https://www.military.com/military-fitness/8-ways-military-pt-has-shaped-wider-world-of-fitness Military-fitness urn:uuid:8252c9da-6116-89e5-f1fd-8f5040c23e45 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:46:32 +0000 Military fitness training has infiltrated our country’s fitness world for decades. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/do-get-your-first-pull-or-improve-double-digits Military-fitness urn:uuid:902261c6-e0ae-68f6-c8cc-d5e5051ef287 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:20:42 +0000 Federal law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, have added pull-ups to the special agent candidate fitness test. Here is a workout I recommend for those trying to do their first pull-up or improve their single-digit pull-up max into the double-digit range (10+): https://www.military.com/military-fitness/ask-stew-athletes-are-taking-baking-soda-boost-performance-it-safe Military-fitness urn:uuid:5023cb8f-1618-88c9-8734-e3ac1b17d9c6 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:24:03 +0000 Each year, many health, fitness and wellness trends arrive on social media platforms, discussed by coaches, medical professionals and, especially, influencers. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/reduce-dementia-risk-having-fun-these-ways-move Military-fitness urn:uuid:3ff9859b-bd7b-b866-8d39-0ca5ae305677 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:58:12 +0000 Just as much as the physical benefits, another reason we should keep exercising as we age is to protect our brains. Yes, staying active for as long as possible can help our cognitive health quite a bit. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/beginner-strength-training-workouts Military-fitness urn:uuid:63590f9f-29d0-aa15-3da0-9ebff3f5dd5d Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:21:28 +0000 Strength training throughout your 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond is completely possible and should be continued in any version you can do it. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/strength-training-your-late-50s-and-early-60s Military-fitness urn:uuid:015a3c7b-0c2f-10f2-b32e-9ec21a376f0d Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:24:34 +0000 Incorporating strength training into your week has remarkable benefits. So, the question is not whether you should incorporate it, but how to incorporate it safely into your physical activity plan. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/joint-pain-while-training-vegetable-can-help Military-fitness urn:uuid:07db813d-1b56-68de-ee7a-39811f89d7b6 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:12:25 +0000 Cucumber extract has shown promise in studies on its efficacy in addressing joint pain. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/workout-ideas-those-new-high-intensity-interval-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:4800ac43-60ad-1447-de08-dc1182e82b88 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:20:48 +0000 We all grow older. There is nothing we can do about that, but the quality of those years is within our control, as recent research has shown. https://www.military.com/daily-news/building-warrior-holistic-approach-peak-performance-military.html Military-fitness urn:uuid:1624e478-5722-4ded-00af-13483fb52892 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:41:01 +0000 While it is understandable for combat units to have the highest fitness standards, getting to that common goal requires significant investment. Stew Smith, CSCS® https://www.military.com/military-fitness/workout-challenges-develop-mental-toughness Military-fitness urn:uuid:dfc199b6-2802-7ad7-0a11-0a10c29b3cf5 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:40:15 +0000 One of the most powerful, yet overlooked, benefits of regular physical training is its capacity to strengthen the mind. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-modify-your-military-fitness-training-if-your-shoulder-hurts Military-fitness urn:uuid:00edfe2a-ea09-6ca8-20ad-299ca9362240 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:31:04 +0000 Whenever we sustain an injury during training, it is normal to stop working out so we have time to rest and recover. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-decide-whether-you-should-eat-working-out Military-fitness urn:uuid:7f39a432-5345-900f-8c25-615b9fe301de Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:17:23 +0000 If you’re someone who likes to start your day with a workout, you have probably wondered if you should eat before hitting the gym. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-combining-cardio-and-strength-training-benefits-your-brain Military-fitness urn:uuid:0f24c22b-57c0-d046-951b-c5d5cb55d8f3 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:47:50 +0000 Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-special-operations-candidates-should-approach-workouts-become-stronger Military-fitness urn:uuid:4f5d9e95-dc9c-7813-694d-85b93dcb4104 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:38:47 +0000 Strength training for the tactical athlete is not exactly the same as what football players and powerlifters do to prepare for their sports. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/unintended-consequences-of-skipping-workout-and-what-you-can-do-about-it Military-fitness urn:uuid:4fc4df33-bd39-3c23-45e7-5e713ab96925 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:30:15 +0000 When you skip a workout, the session isn't just forgotten. Unfinished tasks weigh on your mind, mentally distracting you with feelings of guilt. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/what-having-stronger-legs-can-do-you Military-fitness urn:uuid:6a718f40-01e3-2f06-cd03-171e8c383f74 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:36:42 +0000 Stronger legs are not just for muscle heads in the gym. https://www.military.com/daily-news/navy-seal-timeline-acceptance-training.html Military-fitness urn:uuid:20acc674-ccad-d1eb-1728-cd8b389842de Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:56:14 +0000 Since its inception in 2014, SEAL Officer Assessment and Selection (SOAS) has served as an important step in screening potential candidates for Navy SEAL training. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/should-you-do-farmers-walks-weight-one-or-both-hands Military-fitness urn:uuid:cf9baf62-277a-ef91-8143-46e637596fcd Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:05:14 +0000 Farmer’s walks improve your overall strength and grip strength, as well as your balance and core muscles. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/what-you-should-know-about-carb-loading-military-fitness-tests-and-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:747857df-30b4-c551-3402-91df8d3cbafd Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:20:10 +0000 A highly active person requires carbohydrates, proteins and fats to provide energy for and support recovery from physically demanding workdays. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/fitness-sea-workouts-you-can-do-ship-and-ace-navy-fitness-test Military-fitness urn:uuid:0f9275ea-f2d9-662f-2382-7bdaf0a6efc4 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:21:17 +0000 Staying fit in tight spaces with little to no equipment is always a challenge, whether you are in a hotel room or living and working on a ship. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-prepare-coast-guards-mandatory-physical-fitness-tests Military-fitness urn:uuid:6cfdf4da-889a-9727-a90b-ba01154aea4f Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:58:34 +0000 The service announced this week that all military personnel will be required to undergo mandatory physical fitness tests, or PFTs, beginning next year, Military.com reported. Those tests will be based on the existing boat crew fitness standards. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-nutrition-tips-right-military-fitness-test Military-fitness urn:uuid:b5dfa8b3-e347-b50c-4d45-fda8848a21f7 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:40:06 +0000 When you're preparing for a fitness test, what you eat the night before can play a big role in your performance the next morning. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/why-grip-strength-and-leg-strength-are-key-indicators-longevity Military-fitness urn:uuid:cfad6308-114b-783b-8d3f-0b2a7e73b2ac Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:07:17 +0000 Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain these two critical types of strength is also an indicator of your overall longevity and quality of life. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/calisthenics-and-cardio-workout-will-prepare-you-any-military-fitness-test Military-fitness urn:uuid:15f7f91d-9b75-d131-02f3-510f76b4ad6c Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:27:59 +0000 Calisthenics and cardio exercises can be arranged in several ways to improve running times and overall fitness test scores. Few, though, push you as hard as this one in a progressive manner -- until you fail. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/traveling-hotel-room-workout-will-keep-you-active Military-fitness urn:uuid:e83e5516-3128-9d57-5921-e4b731c50ef4 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:11:25 +0000 If you need a rest, take it. But, if you need to be at the top of your game, be well-rested and well-tested. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/what-know-about-creatine-and-why-military-regulates-it-special-forces Military-fitness urn:uuid:dd134770-fc1b-45f5-37b5-688e362e060d Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:05:55 +0000 Creatine's reputation is built on decades of scientific research and practical results, making it a common addition to sports nutrition routines and even daily health regimens for older adults. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/essential-swim-workout-military-special-operations-candidates Military-fitness urn:uuid:49cee88d-b5ed-4c04-9468-9204b8e5f901 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:45:03 +0000 Building a requisite level of swimming conditioning and water confidence takes time, patience and consistent time in the water. Stew Smith, CSCS® https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-improve-your-cardio-fitness-safely Military-fitness urn:uuid:3076e8d6-5107-622a-9025-78641893b5f0 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:41:58 +0000 While running is an effective form of cardio, it is not always the best option for heavier athletes, especially those with weaker muscles. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-australian-potato-farmer-changed-running-forever Military-fitness urn:uuid:f1d14a1f-570a-50d9-2c7f-ba36b3a1ff13 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:59:51 +0000 Released in 2013, the movie “Cliffy” chronicles Australian Cliff Young’s rise from a potato farmer to an ultramarathoner and proves it is never too late to start training and achieve a goal. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/try-military-fitness-workout-improve-leg-strength-and-endurance Military-fitness urn:uuid:1a80b0df-239f-6fd5-8f77-e0ffe1a213ba Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:22:06 +0000 Leg days in military preparation training require two components: strength training with weights and movement training with weights, also known as load bearing. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-fitness-strategy-prepare-serve-military-special-operations Military-fitness urn:uuid:28abdc45-2444-8059-4a46-db604952c1b8 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:20:22 +0000 Being selected for military special operations programs requires a layered approach to fitness. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/6-biking-options-replace-running-if-you-are-injured Military-fitness urn:uuid:8b56869e-9290-2745-c384-2cb5234d7f33 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:05:39 +0000 If you are dealing with common running injuries such as shin splints, stress fractures or persistent foot and knee pain, supplementing your running with bike workouts is a smart way to maintain fitness while reducing impact. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/circuit-improve-pullups-first-strength-then-muscle-stamina Military-fitness urn:uuid:0bc58c8b-945f-6f6d-9f18-c46fc4b1bd69 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:40:23 +0000 Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper body pulling and grip strength. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/why-improved-flexibility-and-mobility-crucial-tactical-service-members Military-fitness urn:uuid:594979ad-01e6-5788-58aa-bb924c3e07ee Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:13:23 +0000 When it comes to tactical fitness, being more flexible and mobile can make the difference between peak performance and potential injury. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-group-exercise-can-do-more-veterans-going-solo Military-fitness urn:uuid:4ee84254-2394-b8c9-6a97-d85e5d93494e Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:28:59 +0000 For more than a decade, Team Red, White and Blue -- a nonprofit organization for veterans – has operated a unique program that combines physical activity with a sense of shared purpose and mutual support. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-walking-backward-can-enhance-your-overall-fitness Military-fitness urn:uuid:0093fef8-dbcd-3504-fe60-db597a902ad3 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:07:08 +0000 What if taking a few steps back could propel your health forward? https://www.military.com/military-fitness/3-keys-when-doing-military-fitness-training-twice-day Military-fitness urn:uuid:2b9de31e-e31e-27dd-ee62-3a2d28ff58c9 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:25:21 +0000 If you are preparing for challenging military training programs or selections, you must progress to advanced, well-rounded fitness and conditioning levels over time. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-navy-seal-and-swcc-training-alike-and-different Military-fitness urn:uuid:dc665844-e9f7-7ca0-dd6f-70dfeee0fcde Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:08:39 +0000 Navy SEAL and Navy SWCC training share a foundation rooted in rigorous training, water competency and high fitness standards.