Top Ten Ways to Stay Motivated and Build Mental Toughness The difference in excelling during the offseason is your own self-motivation, and the question is, "Are you a wannabe or a...
Ask Stew: Can I Die from Drinking Too Much Water? This week, a concerned Army reservist asks, "I have heard about people dying of drinking too much water. Is this possible?"
Like the Military, Olympians Are Only as Good as Their Support Team Very few of us will ever be an Olympian, but the fundamentals of becoming an Olympian can be used by anyone.
How to Prepare Physically for a Second Career My expertise in this career change begins here with preparing physically for the different physical fitness tests for a law...
Why It Is Important to Lose Those Excess Pounds Here are some statistics from the surgeon general and Journal of American Medical Association that are meant to help you get...
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.
This New Lower Back Plan Could Strengthen a Common Sore Spot Whether you're military, law enforcement, an advanced athlete, a beginning exerciser or a sedentary person, we all get back...
What You Should Know About High Blood Sugar and Diabetes There is a diet plan I refer people to with a motivating and humorous picture as well as a free downloadable sample week of...
Why There Is No Good Reason Not to Fit Fitness into Your Life An hour a day is a nice goal to achieve to increase your fitness level, but even 10-15 minutes is better than nothing and...
How to Decide Whether You Should Eat Before Working Out If you’re someone who likes to start your day with a workout, you have probably wondered if you should eat before hitting the...
The New Army Body-Fat Standard: A Step In The Right Direction? As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just...
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...