BMI Explained
Discover why BMI falls short as the sole metric for Veterans’ health and learn about other ways to assess your health. Get the facts on body composition and fitness metrics that matter.
How to Improve Mobility
Remember those days when you could leap over walls and crawl under barbed wire without a second thought? Well, civilian life might not demand those exact skills, but you still need to be able to reach for that top shelf, tie your shoes, or play with your kids without feeling like you've just run an obstacle course.
5 Types of Squats to Keep You Mission Ready
Squats are a simple but powerful exercise that’ll help you be ready for whatever life throws your way. Whether you’re going on a ruck or chasing after your kids, these five squat variations will keep you mission ready. Let’s dive in and get that lower body fired up!
4 Exercises to Improve Posture
Sitting at a desk all day, gazing into our cell phone screens, or lounging on the couch weaken our postural muscles. The result? A hunched posture. Sit up straight as we dive into four exercises that'll have you standing tall and ready for action.
5 Types of Push-Ups for Every Fitness Level
Push-ups are a great bodyweight exercise. They’re simple, effective, and, as you know, can be done anywhere. We’re here to help you kick it up a notch with five push-up variations for every fitness level.
Why Grip Strength Matters for Overall Health
When you think about overall fitness, what comes to mind? Chiseled abs? Big biceps? Mile times that would make The Flash jealous? Sure, those are all impressive and take years of discipline and consistency to achieve. But there’s one factor that often flies under the radar when it comes to overall health and longevity. And that’s grip strength.
What is Functional Fitness?
At its core, functional fitness, or functional fitness training, is designed to help us perform better at everyday tasks. Here’s everything you need to know about it to help you get back in the game.
5 Strength Training Exercises for Endurance and Mobility
Are you capable of lifting heavy and carrying a load? Will you be able to do it years from now? Prepare yourself for any challenge by incorporating these five strength training exercises into your routine.
6 Tips to Help Build Endurance
If you’re looking for some ways to start leveling up your endurance, there are options. Swimming, running, cycling, HIIT, and even walking are all good places to start. With any type of training, your success all depends on how you approach it.
3 Dynamic Warm-Ups to Kickstart Your Workout
Have you ever started a workout and felt your hamstring, back, or calf pop within the first few minutes of the workout? If so, you probably didn’t get a proper warmup in. Here are 3 dynamic warm-ups to kickstart your workout.
How to Improve and Maintain Balance
Whether you're an athlete striving for peak performance, a fitness enthusiast looking to enhance your workout routine, or simply someone wanting to navigate daily life with confidence and grace, we got you. Here are five simple exercises you can do to improve your balance.
5 Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
High Intensity training is designed to get your heart rate high as quickly as possible. It’s an elevated form of cardio. Here are five advantages of adding high-intensity workouts to your weekly workout routine.
3 Core Exercises that Aren’t Sit-Ups
Did you know that there are more core exercises out there than “max sit-ups for time”? It’s true. Here are 3 awesome core exercises that aren’t sit-ups to help you strengthen your core.