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The 6 best socks for troops — for hiking, for boots, for warm climates and cold

When your feet feel good, it makes you feel good even in challenging conditions. These are the socks you need for work and play.

5 months ago

Extreme Conditioning

With all the new extreme physical conditioning programs on the market now, some people are going a bit too far.

3 years ago

Your Military

Study finds taller, heavier female soldiers outperform smaller peers

The most essential tasks were performed better by taller, heavier female Army trainees and soldiers.

Military Muscle: Get motivated — fitness tips for 2016

Military Muscle columnist Bob Thomas delivers workout advice all year long. Some of his top tips from the past year to carry you into 2016:

8 years ago

Embrace the muck: Become a mud-run champion

Obstacle course racing is hitting the big leagues with major prize money, a growing roster of world championship competitions, and now even prime-time TV coverage. But as 2015 Spartan Race champ Capt.

8 years ago

Spec-ops captain is Spartan Race world champ

Until a few months ago, Army Capt. Robert Killian hadn’t given much thought to obstacle course racing. Of course, the increasingly popular sport hadn’t given him much thought, either.

8 years ago

Military Muscle: 5 critical drills to improve women's strength

This year, three women earned the coveted Army Ranger tab, prompting the Army to state that Ranger School is now open to all who can make the grade.

8 years ago

Endorphins are a performance hack — how to get more in your workout

Iraq veteran Chris Lindley is in the business of getting people high.

8 years ago

Train for your first 10-miler: Winning coach's 10 tips

Ten-milers are the Goldilocks of race goals — not too short, not too long, just right for all but the most beginner runners

9 years ago

DMAA is back: DoD names 39 workout stimulants to avoid

The Defense Department’s Human Performance Resource Center is warning troops that DMAA, an ingredient found in some workout supplements banned by federal regulators in 2013, remains widely available online.

9 years ago

Military Muscle: Maximize your presses, curls and rows

Here are three familiar exercises and things to think about to get the most results when using them in your training.

9 years ago

Fall fun runs: Find one in a military hub near you

Summer is over, but you can still get your outdoor fitness fun on at a slew of fun runs coming your way this fall.

9 years ago

SEAL who created TRX talks about business & his TV show

A former SEAL Team 6 leader and creator of one of the most innovative pieces of workout gear in recent years will help host and judge a new fitness-focused reality-competition show.

9 years ago