Archive: Fitness

We get asked all the time for a list of military bodyweight workouts from my days in the Navy and training with other Special Forces units. Several of us were talking after a workout at the gym and we started to come up with a quick list to get you going. If you click on... Read More

By Jeff Grant and Brad McLeod In a day and age where many road races as short as 5KM hand out finisher medals and t-shirts to every participant, there stands a brutal trail running race—the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee—where in some years there’s not a single medal given, as there’s not a single finisher even... Read More

Check out the Murph Workout Tips to help you excel at this CrossFit hero workout. CrossFit Hero workout Murph For time: 1 mile run 100 pull-ups 200 push-ups 300 squats 1 mile run Post time in comments Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Start and finish with a mile run. If you’ve got... Read More

Tips to Improve Your Mile Run Time: We get this question every week: “Coach, how do I improve my mile run time?” You may be trying to get better for the next local 5k run. Or you might be considering the Special Forces. We got you. The following are some of the tried and tested... Read More

One of the questions we get frequently at SGPT is about how to do better at pull-ups. If you click on any link we may get a commission from Amazon.com which helps keep gas in the truck and the lights turned on. So if you want to help a disabled veteran – click the link... Read More

The power of a steadfast grip extends far beyond just holding onto objects—it’s a testament to resilience, control, and overall physical prowess. Whether you’re an athlete seeking to elevate your performance or someone aiming for a firmer grasp on everyday tasks, enhancing grip strength is pivotal. In this guide, we delve into the Top 10... Read More

Jumping rope is one of the easiest ways to build up and train your cardiovascular system.  Even on a cold rainy day – you can break out a basic jump rope in your garage or basement or spare bedroom and get a great workout. If you click on any link we may get a commission from... Read More

Lifting weights out there on the streets is a little different than in Prison. You got to make sure nobody going to choke you out while your lifting a bench press. Check out how these guys show you “How to get strong in Prison”. If you click on any link we may get a commission... Read More

Kevin A. Houston workout For time Run 200 meters Farmers walk with #35 sandbag each hand for 50 meters 10 burpees 10 meters forward and backwards Bear crawl Run 400 meters Farmers walk 100 meters 20 burpees 20-meter bear crawl forward and backwards Run 600 meter Farmers Walk 150 meters 30 burpees 30-meter bear crawl... Read More

What’s your mantra? When the going gets tough, many of us click into dig deep mode and repeat a mantra. This does a few things, and has great results. Why use a Mantra? Simple. When you are pushing hard it keeps your brain focused on the goal. It creates a rhythm as well allowing you... Read More

A question we get weekly is “Coach, how do I improve my mental toughness and create an inner strength?”.  We all want to be strong in times of adversity. Deep down we all want to be ready for anything at anytime. We don’t need to look far to find some good answers. Lebron James and... Read More

14 Day Navy SEAL Bodyweight Download Click HERE to Download your FREE 14 Day Navy SEAL Bodyweight Training Program.  Check out SGPT’s Complete Line of Training! www.sgptonline.com SEAL Grinder PT, founded by former Navy SEAL Brad McLeod offers 30, 90, 180 and 365 Day Training Programs.  These training programs are ideal for: BUD/s Candidates, Endurance... Read More

“Hortman” Complete as many rounds as possible in 45 minutes of: Run 800 meters 80 Squats 8 Muscle-ups *substitute 3 dips 3 push-ups for 1 muscle up if needed Post rounds completed to comments. U.S. Army Captain John D. Hortman, 30, of Inman, South Carolina, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment,... Read More

SGPT questionaire/ evaluation Please email/send back ASAP Name: Age: Where you live and train now: Weight: Height: Sports played: Injuries? Asthma or heart problems?  asthma/allergies? Special concerns? Current workouts? Please list your times for the baseline physical fitness tests listed below: Times/reps for these workouts Run 1 mile  = 2 minute max pushups  = 2... Read More