Physical Fitness
Watch the U. S. Marines Train the UConn Women’s Basketball Team
Last week, University of Connecticut women's basketball junior point guard Moriah Jefferson woke up for 6 a.m. practice. It was not a typical pre-season practice. The Huskies were joined by [...]
Why You Should Be Training Instead of Exercising
The purpose of this article is to shed light on some proven, though relatively obscure, ideas about exercising and working out, also, training used by...
How to Train for a Firefighter Academy: Cardiovascular Endurance
Fire suppression places a high amount of mental and physical stress on firefighters. Since the demands are so high, fire recruits entering a training academy are selected for their above-average [...]
Study Shows Correlation Between Vitamins, Iron and Teen Fitness
A recent study conducted at the University of Zaragoza, in Spain, examined the correlation between levels of vitamins and iron in the bloodstreams of young adults and their ability to [...]
2012 Reebok CrossFit Games Highlight Video
STACK was on hand to witness the search for the "Fittest on Earth" at last weekend's 2012 Reebok CrossFit Games in Carson, Calif. This was the sixth annual CrossFit Games [...]
What Is JROTC?
You may have seen your school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) cadets post the colors, drill outdoors or wear their uniforms, but have you taken the time to find [...]
Intensify Your Core Workout With These Three Tough Ab Exercises
Ready to move past the same core workout you’ve been sleepwalking through for the past year? Check out these three exercises demonstrated by Captain Brandon Godsey of the Ohio National [...]
No-Nonsense Push-Up Plan for Guaranteed Results
Want to challenge yourself with a new Push-Up plan for 2012? Whether you’re trying to add upper-body strength for your spring sport or you want to do more Push-Ups in [...]
How to Join the Air Force as an Officer
Thinking about joining the Air Force? If you’re the captain of a sports team, president of a club or just enjoy the challenge of leading others, consider entering as an [...]
Three Tips for Getting into a Service Academy
Thinking about applying to one of America’s five service academies? Get ready for the biggest challenge of your life. Because they require intelligence, leadership, physical ability and even a recommendation [...]
