How We Easily Can Get Sidetracked by Fitness Gadgets I often get emails from people about certain programs, gadgets, fitness videos, GPS devices, music, heart-rate monitors and...
Build Muscle with the Perfect Pushup Workout One of the privileges of inventing the Perfect Pushup is hearing directly from users who have changed not only their bodies...
March Madness Monster Mash Makes Fitness a Friendly Competition The first step in the March Madness Monster Mash is to dial in your favorite basketball game and pick a team.
The Strength Builder Puts You in the Right Position to Improve at Push-ups Many people saw 25%-50% increases, with their scores going from 50 to 75 push-ups in many cases.
Ask Stew: The Benefits of Machine Cardio vs. Running If you use the full-body elliptical machines, you will burn more calories than walking or running at some speeds.
Ask Stew: Suggestions on How to Improve Your Balance An email from a physical therapist in the Navy asked me about training people to have better balance.
Taking a Closer Look at the Evolution of Fitness in America For those seeking to get healthier, simply start stretching and moving more, drinking more water and fewer sugary drinks, and...
Stew Smith's Favorite Fitness Offerings I often get emails, asking about some of the things I like to use, wear and listen to when exercising.
3 Fitness Products Invented by SEALs My former SEAL buddy, Alden Mills, has created awesome fitness products that capture the most beloved and most hated...
Multitask Your Muscles with the Perfect Pushup Here's an interesting question about how to combine two different pieces of exercise equipment, dumbbells and the Perfect...
How Combining Cardio and Strength Training Benefits Your Brain Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body...
How Special Operations Candidates Should Approach Workouts to Become Stronger Strength training for the tactical athlete is not exactly the same as what football players and powerlifters do to prepare...
The Unintended Consequences of Skipping a Workout (and What You Can Do About It) When you skip a workout, the session isn't just forgotten. Unfinished tasks weigh on your mind, mentally distracting you with...
Navy SEAL Timeline: From Acceptance to Training Since its inception in 2014, SEAL Officer Assessment and Selection (SOAS) has served as an important step in screening...