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 Navy SEAL and SWCC Training Is Alike and Different Navy SEAL and Navy SWCC training share a foundation rooted in rigorous training, water competency and high fitness standards.
The Workout You Should Be Doing to Prepare for Military Training Incorporating fundamental exercises, such as squats, lunges, carries, crawls and load-bearing movements, is among the best...
Why Strength Training Is Vital to Achieve Faster Running Times If you are looking to shave seconds (or even minutes) off your run times, you might think the answer is simply to run more...
What Air Force Bomb Techs Should Know About Their New Fitness Test Beginning in August, those in EOD roles will no longer be required to complete the standard 1.5-mile run, push-ups and sit...
The Essential Workout for Service Members Performing Load-Bearing Military Activities The combination of leg and core strength, along with cardio conditioning through weight movement, makes you better at rucking...