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United States Army Major David Nixon is a man of many talents and skills. He is also very passionate about the work he does and the difference he can make. One specific focus has stood out for him, though, sleep. He has been devoted to increasing awareness of its importance in general, and...

Fit to Serve is proudly sponsored by The Transcend Foundation. A person’s VO₂ max is the maximum amount of oxygen that a person can take in during intense exercise. It is a very important tool for athletes that track their fitness progress. Do you know what your VO₂ max is? There is a formula...

Fit to Serve is proudly sponsored by The Transcend Foundation. Retired United States Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Aaron Love’s life and success has had two major pillars of consistency – service and fitness. The latter came to him when he was young, and part of that was through Muscle &...

To increase awareness on the importance of physical activity, stress management and proper nutrition within the military community and get a jump on the No. 1 New Year’s resolution of getting in shape, Muscle & Fitness Senior Military Editor, MSgt Rob Wilkins, USAF, Ret., has founded National...

Movie stars like Tom Hardy often act the role of a tough guy in films, but if his recent appearances in Brazilian Jiujitsu competitions are anything to go by, the man who played Bane in “The Dark Knight Rises” is one of those rare exceptions: an actor that can hold his own on and offscreen...

You probably know the name Johnnie Jackson because of his incredible bodybuilding career that spanned two decades. The 2001 NPC Nationals Champion went on to win several titles including the Arnold South Africa in 2017, and he graced the Olympia stage 13 times. His training videos with fellow...

The IFBB Pro League is best-known for its athletes, and rightfully so, but there are many supporting players that help make contests run as smoothly as they do. Some of those people serve in multiple roles throughout the year at different points. You may not know their names, but the overall...

This 30 day military athlete workout was designed to give you the grit and athleticism of our service men and women, along with the size of a bodybuilder. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal General Fitness Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration4 weeks Days Per Week 6 Time Per...

Leading a group of men through war and back takes a certain mindset that very few of us possess in our daily lives. And throughout most of his life, Erik Bartell has consistently exemplified all the qualities of a leader fit and willing to take on any battle. Serving as a platoon leader in the...

Every year, Memorial Day is a time for Americans — especially members of the United States Military — to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending their country. And for many active military and veterans, Memorial Day is also a time to honor the fallen soldiers...

Are you ready for the 1,000-Rep Leg Workout? That’s not a typo. There wasn’t an extra zero added on accident. This is a leg workout consisting of 1,000 (one thousand) total reps. Why? Because when you’re serving in the United States Military, sometimes you have to do a little extra in the gym...

Looking for an adaptive full-body workout to add to your repertoire? Look no further, my friend. This top-to-bottom circuit will engage each major muscle group while allowing you the flexibility to choose your weights, your equipment, and your intensity. Very little equipment? No problem! Just...

En route to globally expanding her fitness brand, FitFighter founder Sarah Apgar first needed to swim through a roomful of “sharks” —these sharks, though, had giant checkbooks in place of a hammerhead. Her product, the Steelhose, an “all-in-one” workout tool with the look and feel of a firehose...