FITNESS ARTICLES

A high level of fitness is not a perk of military training – it’s a non-negotiable essential. Irrespective of your role in the military, being fit and strong will make you more effective. A high l...

Time spent on deployment is a challenging time for any service member. The emotional stress of being away from home, myriad responsibilities, and the unpredictable nature of military life often me...

The intensity and demands of military training are unlike anything else you’ve ever experienced. Forget CrossFit or competitive sports; military training is on a whole different level! It’s a jour...

The call to duty in special operations requires unique physical and mental capabilities, one of the most demanding being swimming. Swim tests for special operations roles, such as Navy SEALs, Marin...

There's no denying that gaining muscle mass involves more than just hitting the gym regularly. Nutrition plays a critical role in muscle growth, recovery, and overall body composition. For individu...

Building muscle, properly called hypertrophy, is often viewed as an aesthetic pursuit, meaning it enhances the way you look. While this is undoubtedly true, there is more to building muscle than ju...

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. During June, organizations all over the world work to raise the profile of one of the most serious and surprisingly common conditions ...

Cryotherapy is currently all the rage. Cold showers and ice baths are part of many athletes’ and exercisers’ recovery routines. Cold therapy is thought to reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem able to eat whatever they want without gaining weight while others only have to look at junk food for the scales to start spinning? Or why some exerciser...