FITNESS ARTICLES

Hold on to that hard-earned muscle - field snacks Building muscle is hard work. You need to pay your dues in the gym, get plenty of rest, and eat like your life depends on it. None of those things ...

What to do the morning before your test day Test days are an essential part of military life. They confirm that you are ready to do the job and that your training has produced the required results....

Four ways to handle pain Pain and military life often go hand in hand. Basic training, selection courses, injuries, and field operations often mean putting your body into situations where hurt is u...

A brief guide to running in boots In good old days of distance running and boxing, athletes frequently ran in army boots. It was thought that, because they were heavy, running in boots would increa...

WORKOUTS FOR WEAKNESS Strength is a very desirable trait. Being strong makes many otherwise arduous tasks much easier. From lifting and shifting heavy kit to pushing your body to its limits. Streng...

SHOULD YOU REALLY TAKE ALL THOSE FANCY SUPPLEMENTS? Despite appearances to the contrary, sports supplements are nothing new. Back in the days of ancient Rome, Gladiators and athletes ate raw bull’s...

IMPORTANT EXERCISES YOU SHOULD BE DOING While any kind of training is better than no training, you’ll get better results from your time if you build your workouts around good quality exercises. In ...

SHOULD I BE DOING BODYBUILDING EXERCISES? Strength is an essential part of military life. Equipment is heavy and the stronger you are, the easier it’ll be for you to lift and shift that equipment i...

CREATING A COMBAT READY CORE Military equipment is built to last. Unfortunately, that means it’s often very heavy! Lifting, shifting, and carrying all this gear requires more than just big arms or ...