A Closer Look at the Coast Guard's Specialized Force Units These six units create an organized quick reaction force that can be deployed to handle natural disasters, environmental...
A Logical Way to Build Up to Running Longer Distances and Preparing for Timed Runs Training for a fitness test is just a different way to train. It is not any harder, just different.
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they often can look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
Don't Get Discouraged by Failing at Workouts. Get Motivated. Motivation through times of growth is critical. It is no one’s job but yours to motivate yourself to train and put in the...
Here Are Some Favorite Core Training Exercises Using the TRX Some of the favorite exercises used by Stew Smith's Military Preparation Group-Heroes of Tomorrow are the following upper...
Here Are My Top 10 Go-to Workout Plans We all have that favorite workout that is the go-to plan when you miss your normal workout. Here are some I have used over...
Tough Mix of a Few Types of Workouts Eventually, what was a workout becomes a warmup as you progress into bigger and better conditioning.
How to Overcome Psychological Obstacles Here is a concerned future military member who is having a tough time with what we all have to conquer when exceeding...
Should You Work Out with a Cold? A National Guard soldier who is preparing for his PFT asked a common question: "Since I have a cold, is it OK to PT or run?"
Stew Smith's Fitness Training Pipeline In the military, training pipelines refer to a student's training cycle as they attend school after school to become...
‘No Purging on My Ship.’ She Hid an Eating Disorder and Lost Her Navy Career. It Saved Her Life Advocates worry the military’s focus on ‘fit, not fat’ is silencing service members who struggle with their body image.
Circuit to Improve Pullups: First Strength, Then Muscle Stamina Many people struggle with pullups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper body...
Why Improved Flexibility and Mobility Is Crucial for Tactical Service Members When it comes to tactical fitness, being more flexible and mobile can make the difference between peak performance and...
How Group Exercise Can Do More for Veterans Than Going Solo For more than a decade, Team Red, White and Blue -- a nonprofit organization for veterans – has operated a unique program...
How Walking Backward Can Enhance Your Overall Fitness What if taking a few steps back could propel your health forward?
