U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. German Martinez-Ortiz, a combat medic with the 7379th Blood Detachment, performs a hand-release push-up during the Army Combat Fitness Test event of the Army Reserve Medical ...

Although double threshold days and lactate meters might belong to the elites, the principles behind Norway’s endurance ...

Objective To investigate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training (SIT) on fat oxidation during exercise (FatOx) and how they compare with the effects of ...

There's no single 'correct' way to train for a marathon. Even at elite level, coaches and athletes approach the distance in different ways. This variation reflects attitudes and beliefs, training ...

When legendary sports scientist Carl Foster was honored by the American College of Sports Medicine last year, he was asked which among his 570 peer-reviewed publications was his favorite. He singled ...

One-minute, short bursts of high-intensity interval training for 19 minutes may be more effective for improving fitness among people six months or more after a stroke than traditional, 20-30 minutes ...

This series has focused on training load and related concepts and their implications for firefighter fitness. Firefighting requires exceptional physical and mental endurance. Now let’s take a quick ...

Training for a century ride is both daunting and exciting. The thrill of completing 100 miles sends many cyclists diving headfirst into training, eager to push their limits and prepare for the ...

Many parents will understand the frustration of coming home from work to find their teens slumped on the couch with their eyes glued to their phones or the TV. This is not unusual, and dozens of ...

When I'm planning my fitness routine, my goal is not to spend as much time as possible sweating. It's exactly the opposite. I want to be ultra-efficient in the gym or my living room and get on with my ...

In recognition of the renaming of Fort Benning as Fort Moore, I provide the following thoughts on adapting retired LTG Moore’s four principles of conduct in battle for armored leaders. November 1996.