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If you're serious about a career in the military, you need to be serious about strength and injury prevention.

From beginners facing the PFT for the first time to advanced trainees looking to ace the test for a special unit, Stew Smith has created an adaptable yet focused four- to twelve-week program for you.

A new study suggests block periodization can help special operators avoid overtraining.

Too often, general tactical programs lack specific, transferrable value in the exercises and progressions.

Most people will hit their target within a month just by using more targeted training and diligent daily practice.

This test was created for the military, but anyone can use it to measure his or her fitness level. It can also be used to test the clients at your gym.

In our lines of work, we are often faced with little equipment and little time to spare. This workout can be done fifteen minutes before your shift or during a break.

Should mediation be used to make members of the military better at killing or business people better at business?

The Special Forces workouts for current and aspiring operators start today. This FAQ will help you get the most out of the program.

Military training protocols that include strength training, flexibility work, and other less common methods might be better.

1RM tests are common in athletic contexts. A new study tested more functional tests for military personnel.

I have an idea for how you can run your gym better. Here are nine tools inspired by the military that you can implement to improve your gym business and reduce the chaos.

If you wait until the first day of basic training to start preparing you will fight an uphill battle. Going in physically and mentally strong will provide you with the confidence you need.

The workouts in basic training for the military are not meant to find the physical specimens of the group, but rather to take people on a journey from civilian to soldier.

Are these new military-style events and programs popping up in the world of fitness a slap in the face to those who are currently in the field?

Nutrition in the field is hardly ideal, but there are a few supplements that can make the life of an operator much easier and boost performance as well.

For those of you interested in Special Forces, if you think it's just about being physically ready, think again. It’s about psychological fitness on top of physical fitness.