Working out at a gym may give you access to some of the most advanced machines and equipment but working out at home will give you the convenience that will help you to follow through on your workout program.  Besides that, you can work practically every muscle in your body at home with a few [...]

Many people ask me about the best alternative to running because either they don’t like running or their joints or other injuries won’t allow them to run any longer.  As you may know, running is one of the most important exercises in the Marine Corps and is also what most of our cardio workouts are [...]

Marine Corps Fitness is all about getting in the best shape of your life using tried and true exercises that require no special equipment (except for a pullup bar and a lot of motivation).  I have trained many people over the years and have always found that when you stick with the fundamentals of fitness and [...]

The Marine Corps PFT is required two times per year (every six months). If you aren’t scoring a first class score on yours then you should really consider your fitness level, preparation or perhaps your technique on the individual exercises. If you want to score high on the PFT then you must master these exercises. [...]

As we all know, fitness is very important to Marines.  We do a lot of PT and are expected to achieve higher standards than all other branches of the military.  If you would like to be as fit as a Marine, there are a few things you should know. Marine workouts are not typically done [...]

Physical fitness is very important in the military and especially in the Marines. Marines must be among the most physically fit in the world. Any Marine who is not physically fit is only a hindrance to the overall effectiveness of any given Marine Corps unit. The Marine Corps physical fitness test is a very important [...]

Workout routines don’t have to be boring and time consuming.  The best workouts are those that you can have fun with.  If you are not having fun with your workout, you probably won’t be doing it very long. If you enjoy running, then you should run and do it in a way that makes you [...]

Circuit training is one of the best ways to get a full body workout in a minimal amount of time.  You can do a circuit training routine almost anywhere using almost anything.  The good thing about this kind of workout is that it provides strength training while at the same time, challenging the heart and [...]

Stretching is one of the most overlooked areas of exercise. Stretching increases your flexibility and can help prevent injuries. By not stretching, you will be opening yourself up to possible injuries that could have been avoided with a few simple warm-ups and stretches. It’s important to note that you should never stretch “cold” muscles. Always [...]

Aerobic training is known in the fitness industry as a great way to burn calories and lose fat. The average fitness enthusiast considers aerobic training the primary way to lose fat. There is no doubt that aerobic training does help to lose fat. It speeds the heart rate up and improves cardiovascular endurance. Many people [...]