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...
Ask Stew: Preparing Your Body for Military Service Here is an email from a young man who knows he wants to serve his country but is still on the fence regarding which branch of...
Recommendations for Your Journey to BUD/S If you are considering the Navy SEAL route in your future, there are many steps in the process.
How to Prepare to Be a Navy SEAL — The Road Less Travelled Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how to prepare physically before applying...
How to Ace the Navy SEAL PST Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details what you need to do to excel on the Navy SEAL...
Ask Stew: Vets Preparing for Other Ways to Serve Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, answers a question about what to do when your efforts fall short on the...
Ask Stew: Advice for Your Younger Self Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, explains how best to prepare for SEAL training.
Ask Stew: How to Train for BUD/S While on a Ship Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, answers a question about how to train for BUD/S...
Ask Stew: All Prepared – Now What Should My Focus Be? Stew Smith, MIlitary.com's tactical fitness expert, answers a question from a young recruit about to head off to BUD/S...
Seal Training Via Officer Candidate School So you have a college degree and are thinking about what to do with your life? Many attempt to join the military through...
Ask Stew: When Should I Breathe During Exercises? A reader asks whether Stew recommends exhaling while performing eccentric movements or concentric movements.
If You Think Nasal Breathing Is Helpful, Try Left/Right Nostril Breathing During physical activity, working in high stress situations, and sleeping, being a nose breather can improve mood, physical...
A Leg Workout for Days When You’re Sore and Need to Work It Out This is designed to warm up the legs with light, full-range-of-motion movements combined with cardio, stretching and/or foam...
Ask Stew: The Secret to Sticking with a Fitness Goal Isn’t About Motivation When you take a small step toward your goal, your brain releases dopamine, giving you a little boost and making it easier to...
Fitness on the Cheap: Smart Ways to Keep Moving and Save Money Maintaining your health can seem expensive, but fitness doesn’t have to break the bank or eat up all your free time.